誚
censure, blame
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- せ.める
Meaning
誚 centers on verbal criticism: expressing strong disapproval or blame through words.
Study
Etymology
誚 combines 言 (speech) with 肖, which likely contributes the sound. The character expresses blame or censure through words.
Meaning mnemonic
Words (言) that resemble (肖) sharp criticism: imagine speech that cuts like a blade, blaming and censuring.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, picture a show where a judge harshly censures a contestant: show -> ショウ, and the words blame them.