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Kotomora

漼

having the appearance of depth

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Readings

On'yomi

  • サイ
  • スイ

Kun'yomi

  • ふか.い

Meaning

漼 centers on the visual impression of deep, clear water: having the appearance of depth, as if one can see far down into a transparent pool.

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Etymology

漼 combines the water radical 氵 with the phonetic component 崔, which likely contributes the sound and may carry a sense of high or piled-up, perhaps suggesting deep piled-up water. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The water radical 氵 beside 崔 (which looks like a mountain 山 with a bird 隹 on top) suggests water so deep it rises like a mountain, giving the appearance of depth.

Reading mnemonic

For サイ, imagine a deep sigh (サイ) escaping as you gaze into the profound, clear depths of the water.