諆
to cheat
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Readings
On'yomi
- キ
Kun'yomi
- あざむ.く
Meaning
諆 centers on deception through words: to cheat or mislead someone by saying something false.
Study
Etymology
諆 combines 言 (speech) with 其, which likely contributes the sound. The structure suggests deception through words.
Meaning mnemonic
Words (言) that are not what they seem (其 as a container of hidden intent) come together: 諆 is speech used to cheat.
Reading mnemonic
For キ, imagine a key (キー) that unlocks a false promise: the key sound cues キ, and the deceitful words lock the victim in.