躒
walk, move
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Readings
On'yomi
- レキ
- リャク
- ラク
Kun'yomi
- うご.く
Meaning
躒 centers on physical movement, specifically walking or moving the body. The given meanings are closely related as basic actions of locomotion.
Study
Etymology
躒 combines 足 (foot) with 樂, which likely contributes the sound. The character is rare and its exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is 足 (foot), and the right side 樂 suggests music or enjoyment. Picture a foot moving happily to music: walking and moving with rhythm.
Reading mnemonic
For レキ, imagine a lucky foot that never gets tired: lucky -> レキ, and that foot keeps walking and moving.