悞
impede, neglect, delay
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Readings
On'yomi
- ゴ
Kun'yomi
- あやま.る
Meaning
悞 centers on obstruction and inaction: impeding progress, neglecting duties, or causing delay. The meanings share the idea of something being held back or left undone.
Study
Etymology
悞 combines 忄 (heart/mind) with 吳, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to obstruction or error. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart radical 忄 beside 吳 suggests a mind that is blocked or tangled. Picture your thoughts being impeded by a heavy, confusing shape, causing neglect and delay.
Reading mnemonic
For ゴ, imagine a go signal that is constantly impeded: the word 'go' cues ゴ, but the kanji's meaning of delay and neglect keeps stopping you from moving forward.