迪
edify, way, path
Readings
On'yomi
- テキ
Kun'yomi
- みち
- みちび.く
- すす.む
- いた.る
Nanori
- すすむ
- すすみ
- いたる
- ゆう
Meaning
迪 centers on guiding someone along a proper course: showing the way, leading forward, or edifying through instruction. The path sense is the literal road, while edify is the figurative act of leading someone morally or intellectually.
Most common words using 迪
Study
Etymology
迪 combines 辶 (movement, road) with 由, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of following or proceeding from a point. Together they suggest advancing along a path or guiding forward.
Meaning mnemonic
The movement radical 辶 wraps around 由, like a road leading out from a starting point. Picture a guide showing the way forward from 由 along the path 辶.
Reading mnemonic
For テキ, imagine a teacher using a long pointing stick to guide students along the right path: the stick makes a 'teki' sound as it taps the board, and that sound cues テキ while the teacher edifies.