焯
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Readings
On'yomi
- シャク
- トク
- タク
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- あき.らか
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
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Etymology
焯 combines 火 (fire) with 卓, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is fire 火, and the right side is 卓 (a shape associated with height or excellence). Picture a bright flame rising high, suggesting brilliance or clarity.
Reading mnemonic
For シャク, imagine a shack lit by a bright fire: shack -> シャク, and the fire 火 makes the shack glow.