猜
envy, jealousy, doubt
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Readings
On'yomi
- サイ
Kun'yomi
- そね.む
Meaning
猜 centers on a suspicious, uneasy feeling toward others: envy, jealousy, or doubt that makes you question someone's motives or worth.
Most common words using 猜
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Etymology
猜 combines the beast radical 犭 with 青 (blue/green). The exact historical development is uncertain, but the character likely expresses a negative, animal-like emotion associated with suspicion or envy.
Meaning mnemonic
A beast (犭) turning green (青) with envy: imagine a jealous animal whose fur takes on a sickly green hue as it eyes what others have.
Reading mnemonic
For サイ, picture a jealous sigh (サイ) escaping from the green beast: sigh -> サイ, as it watches others with envy and doubt.