寔
real, genuine, actual
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショク
Kun'yomi
- これ
- じき
- まことに
Meaning
寔 centers on the idea of something being real, genuine, or actual, as opposed to false or merely apparent.
Study
Etymology
寔 combines 宀 (roof) with 是, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of correctness or reality. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
Under a roof 宀, what is 是 (correct, right) is what is real and genuine. Picture a house where only true things are kept.
Reading mnemonic
For ショク, imagine a real, genuine shock when you discover the truth under the roof: shock -> ショク.