偕
together
FrequencyTop 5,000Strokes11
Readings
On'yomi
- カイ
Kun'yomi
- ともに
Meaning
偕 centers on the idea of being or doing something together with others, emphasizing shared presence or action.
Most common words using 偕
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Etymology
偕 combines 亻 (person) with 皆 (all, everyone), suggesting people being together or acting in unison.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 beside 皆 (all) — imagine one person joining a group so that everyone is together.
Reading mnemonic
For カイ, picture a group of people together on a kayak trip: kayak -> カイ, and they paddle together.