屹
towering mountains
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Readings
On'yomi
- キツ
Kun'yomi
- そばだ.つ
Meaning
屹 centers on mountains that rise steeply and stand tall, giving a sense of towering, imposing height.
Most common words using 屹
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Etymology
屹 combines 山 (mountain) with 乞, which likely contributes the sound. The character expresses the idea of a mountain standing tall and steep.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is a mountain 山, and the right side 乞 looks like a person kneeling and looking up. Picture someone kneeling at the base of a towering mountain, gazing up at its steep, imposing height.
Reading mnemonic
For キツ, imagine a towering mountain so steep that it makes you say 'kits!' as you try to climb it: kits -> キツ, and the mountain stands tall and challenging.