疥
scabby eruption
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Readings
On'yomi
- カイ
Kun'yomi
- はたけ
Meaning
疥 centers on a skin condition marked by scabby eruptions, specifically referring to a rough, itchy rash or scabies.
Most common words using 疥
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Etymology
疥 combines the sickness radical 疒 with 介, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character specifically denotes a scabby skin disease.
Meaning mnemonic
The sickness enclosure 疒 wraps around 介, like a scabby rash spreading over the skin. Picture the 介 shape as rough, scaly patches trapped under the sickness radical.
Reading mnemonic
For カイ, imagine a scabby rash that makes you want to cry out "kai!" in discomfort. The sharp sound "kai" cues カイ while the rash itches.