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Kotomora

嗆

choke by smoke, irritates nose

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ショウ
  • ソウ

Kun'yomi

  • ついば.む
  • むせ.る
  • つ.まる

Meaning

嗆 centers on the physical sensation of choking or irritation caused by smoke or fumes entering the nose and throat.

Study

Etymology

嗆 combines 口 (mouth) with 倉, which likely contributes the sound. The character expresses choking or irritation from smoke entering the mouth and nose.

Meaning mnemonic

The mouth radical 口 beside 倉 suggests smoke or fumes entering the mouth and causing choking. Picture a person coughing as smoke fills their mouth.

Reading mnemonic

For ショウ, imagine a show where thick stage smoke makes the performers choke: show -> ショウ, and the smoke irritates their throats.