浹
far and wide, cycle, period
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- あまねし
Meaning
浹 centers on something that extends broadly or completely, like water spreading far and wide. The cycle and period senses are less common and may be specialized applications of this idea of thorough coverage.
Study
Etymology
浹 combines 氵 (water) with 夾, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of being between or on both sides, suggesting water spreading everywhere.
Meaning mnemonic
Water 氵 plus 夾 (which looks like a person carrying things on both sides) suggests water spreading far and wide, covering everything.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine a show of water spreading across a vast stage: show -> ショウ, and the water reaches every corner.