逍
saunter, loaf
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
逍 centers on moving in a relaxed, aimless way: sauntering or loafing about without hurry or purpose.
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Etymology
逍 combines 辶 (movement) with 肖, which likely contributes the sound. The compound suggests moving in a leisurely way.
Meaning mnemonic
The movement radical 辶 wraps around 肖, like someone strolling in no particular direction. Picture a person loafing along a winding path.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine a leisurely show: someone sauntering slowly onto a stage. Show -> ショウ, and the relaxed entrance fits the loafing meaning.