諟
to examine, to consider, honest
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Readings
On'yomi
- シ
- テイ
- タイ
Kun'yomi
- ただ.す
Meaning
諟 centers on careful mental engagement with truth: examining something closely, considering it thoughtfully, and acting with honesty.
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Etymology
諟 combines 言 (speech, words) with 是 (correct, right), suggesting the idea of examining words or ideas for correctness. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component relationship is clear.
Meaning mnemonic
Words (言) and correctness (是) come together: imagine a scholar holding a magnifying glass over a written statement, checking every word to make sure it is right and honest.
Reading mnemonic
For シ, picture a sheet of paper being examined line by line: sheet -> シ, and the careful inspection matches the kanji's meaning of examining and considering.