湑
to strain spirits, dregs, lees, river in Guangxi, abundant, bright
Readings
On'yomi
- ショ
Kun'yomi
- こ.す
- きよ.い
- したみ
Meaning
湑 centers on the process of straining liquid, especially spirits, leaving behind dregs or lees. The senses of abundance and brightness are likely extended from the clarity of strained liquid, while the river name is a specific geographic application.
Most common words using 湑
- 湑むしたむ
to pour out every drop
Study
Etymology
湑 combines the water radical 氵 with 胥, which likely contributes the sound. The character is associated with straining liquid, but the exact historical development of the meaning components is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The water radical 氵 beside 胥 suggests a liquid being processed. Picture pouring a cloudy spirit through a cloth held by a hand (胥 can be seen as a hand over a vessel), leaving clear liquid above and dregs below.
Reading mnemonic
For ショ, imagine a showy bartender straining a cocktail with a flourish: show -> ショ, and the liquid passes through the strainer.