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Kotomora

澥

blocked stream, gulf

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Readings

On'yomi

  • カイ
  • ゲ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

澥 centers on a body of water that is obstructed or separated from the main flow: a blocked stream or a gulf. The two meanings are connected by the idea of water being cut off or divided.

Study

Etymology

澥 combines 氵 (water) with 解, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of separating or loosening, together suggesting water that is cut off or divided.

Meaning mnemonic

Water 氵 beside 解 (to untie, separate) creates an image of a stream that has been cut off or a gulf that separates two bodies of water.

Reading mnemonic

For カイ, picture a blocked stream that finally breaks free and flows into a wide gulf, like a sigh of relief: 'kai' (カイ) as the water rushes out.