慂
direct, advise
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヨウ
Kun'yomi
- すす.む
- すす.める
Meaning
慂 centers on guiding someone's actions or thoughts: directing them toward a course of action or advising them on what to do.
Most common words using 慂
- 慫慂しょうよう
advice; recommendation; suggestion; inducement; persuasion
Study
Etymology
慂 combines 涌 (gush forth) with 心 (heart/mind), suggesting the idea of urging or directing thoughts outward. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 涌 looks like water gushing forth, and the bottom 心 is the heart. Picture advice and direction flowing from the heart like a spring, guiding someone forward.
Reading mnemonic
For ヨウ, imagine a gentle 'yo' call directing someone: 'Yo, go this way!' The sound ヨウ echoes the call that advises and directs.