蹊
path
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケイ
Kun'yomi
- みち
- わた.る
Meaning
蹊 centers on a narrow, often winding path or trail, especially one formed by repeated use rather than formal construction.
Most common words using 蹊
- 成蹊大学せいけいだいがく
Seikei University
- びわこ成蹊スポーツ大学びわこせいけいスポーツだいがく
Biwako Seikei Sport College
- 大阪成蹊大学おおさかせいけいだいがく
Osaka Seikei University
- 桃李もの言わざれども下自ら蹊を成すとうりものいわざれどもしたおのずからみちをなす
a man of virtue will naturally attract admirers; good wine speaks for itself
Study
Etymology
蹊 combines 足 (foot) with 奚, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to a narrow or winding shape. The character suggests a path made by feet.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 足 means foot, and the right side 奚 looks like a winding route. Picture feet wearing a narrow trail through the landscape.
Reading mnemonic
For ケイ, imagine a narrow path leading to a calm, quiet bay: bay -> ケイ, and the path guides your feet there.