晰
clear
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Readings
On'yomi
- シャク
- セキ
Kun'yomi
- あきらか
Meaning
晰 centers on clarity and distinctness: something that is clearly visible, well-defined, or easy to perceive.
Most common words using 晰
- 明晰めいせき
clear; distinct
- 明晰判明めいせきはんめい
clear and distinct (e.g. perception, esp. in Cartesianism); having a clear head
- 明晰夢めいせきむ
lucid dream; dream in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming
- 終末期明晰しゅうまつきめいせき
terminal lucidity; end-of-life rally
- 頭脳明晰ずのうめいせき
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
Study
Etymology
晰 combines 日 (sun, light) with 析, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of separating or analyzing, together suggesting clarity brought to light.
Meaning mnemonic
The sun 日 shines on something being split apart 析, making every detail clear and distinct.
Reading mnemonic
For シャク, imagine a clear shack by the sea where the sun makes everything visible: shack -> シャク, and the light makes the scene clear.