癡
foolish
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Readings
On'yomi
- チ
Kun'yomi
- し.れる
- おろか
Meaning
癡 centers on foolishness or mental dullness, describing a state of being slow-witted or lacking good judgment.
Most common words using 癡
- 無癡むち
no delusion
Study
Etymology
癡 combines 疒 (sickness) with 疑, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of doubt or hesitation, suggesting a mental condition of slowness or foolishness.
Meaning mnemonic
The sickness enclosure 疒 wraps around 疑 (doubt). Picture a mind so full of doubt and hesitation that it becomes sick and foolish.
Reading mnemonic
For チ, imagine a foolish person who always says 'chee' instead of thinking clearly: chee -> チ, and the sickness of doubt makes them act foolish.