崒
rocky peaks, lofty and dangerous
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Readings
On'yomi
- シュツ
- シュチ
- ソツ
- ゾチ
- スイ
Kun'yomi
- けわ.しい
Meaning
崒 centers on a mountain that is dangerously steep and rocky, emphasizing a sense of towering, perilous height.
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Etymology
崒 combines 山 (mountain) with 卒, which likely contributes a sound element and may suggest abruptness or danger, fitting the idea of a steep, perilous peak.
Meaning mnemonic
A mountain (山) with a soldier (卒) standing on its peak: the soldier looks down at the rocky, dangerous cliffs below.
Reading mnemonic
For シュツ, imagine a climber reaching the peak and shouting 'Shoot! That's steep!' as they see the dangerous drop: shoot -> シュツ.