呰

blame, censure, damage, this

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Readings

On'yomi

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

呰 centers on finding fault and expressing disapproval: blaming, censuring, or criticizing. The meanings 'damage' and 'this' are less common and may not share a single clear conceptual center with the core blame sense.

Study

Etymology

呰 combines 此 (this, here) and 口 (mouth). The exact historical development is uncertain, but it likely uses 此 for sound and 口 to indicate speech, together expressing blame or criticism.

Meaning mnemonic

A mouth 口 under 此 (this/here) suggests pointing a finger and speaking blame: 'This is your fault!'

Reading mnemonic

For シ, imagine a stern teacher pointing at a student and saying 'See? This is wrong!' The word 'see' cues シ while the pointing finger matches the blame meaning.