縝
detailed, fine, closely woven
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Readings
On'yomi
- シン
- チン
Kun'yomi
- あさいと
Meaning
縝 centers on fine, dense detail: something closely woven, finely detailed, or meticulously made. The idea of tight, careful construction connects the given meanings.
Study
Etymology
縝 combines 糸 (thread) with 真, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of something genuine or dense, suggesting finely detailed weaving.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is thread 糸, and the right side is 真 (truth/reality). Picture a weaver checking every thread for truth, making the fabric closely woven and detailed.
Reading mnemonic
For シン, imagine a thin, fine thread being woven: thin -> シン, and the thread creates a closely woven, detailed fabric.