陁
steep bank, declivity
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Readings
On'yomi
- タ
- イ
- チ
- ジ
Kun'yomi
- けわ.しい
- ななめ
Meaning
陁 centers on a steep downward slope or bank, emphasizing the sharpness of the incline.
Study
Etymology
陁 combines the hill radical ⻖ with 㐌, which likely contributes the sound. The hill radical suggests a steep terrain feature.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side ⻖ is a hill, and the right side 㐌 looks like a person sliding down a steep slope. Picture a steep bank where the ground drops sharply.
Reading mnemonic
For タ, imagine standing at the top of a steep bank and saying 'ta!' as you slide down: ta -> タ.