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Kotomora

躋

climb

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Readings

On'yomi

  • セイ
  • サイ

Kun'yomi

  • のぼ.る

Meaning

躋 centers on the physical act of climbing or ascending, typically upward movement.

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Etymology

躋 combines 足 (foot) with 齊, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest evenness or order, together giving the idea of stepping upward in an orderly climb.

Meaning mnemonic

The foot radical 足 on the left and the orderly-looking 齊 on the right suggest feet moving in a steady, even climb.

Reading mnemonic

For セイ, imagine climbing a steep hill and saying 'say' with effort: say -> セイ, as you push upward with your feet.