晤
clear
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Readings
On'yomi
- ゴ
Kun'yomi
- あきらか
Meaning
晤 centers on clarity and brightness, often in the sense of clear understanding or a clear meeting of minds. The given meaning 'clear' covers both literal brightness and figurative clarity.
Most common words using 晤
- 面晤めんご
face-to-face conversation; interview
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Etymology
晤 combines 日 (sun) with 吾, which likely contributes the sound. The sun component suggests brightness or clarity, fitting the meaning 'clear'.
Meaning mnemonic
The sun 日 on the left shines on 吾, making everything bright and clear. When the sun is out, you can see clearly.
Reading mnemonic
For ゴ, imagine the sun going down and making the sky clear: go -> ゴ, and the sun brings clarity.