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Kotomora

潚

gay, deep

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Readings

On'yomi

  • シュク
  • ショウ
  • シュウ

Kun'yomi

  • きよ.い

Meaning

潚 centers on deep, clear water. The meaning "gay" is likely an archaic or rare sense, possibly related to a cheerful, clear state, but the primary idea is depth and clarity of water.

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Etymology

潚 combines 氵 (water) with 肅, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to depth or solemnity. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

Water 氵 beside 肅, which looks deep and solemn. Imagine a deep, clear pool of water that is so still it feels almost solemn.

Reading mnemonic

For シュク, imagine a deep pool of water that is so clear you can see a shoe at the bottom: shoe -> シュ, and the deep water is cool: cool -> ク, together shoe-cool -> シュク.