陬
corner
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Readings
On'yomi
- スウ
- シュウ
Kun'yomi
- すみ
Meaning
陬 centers on a corner, especially a remote or secluded corner of a place.
Most common words using 陬
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Etymology
陬 combines ⻖ (hill, mound) with 取, which likely contributes the sound. The hill radical suggests a corner or nook in the landscape.
Meaning mnemonic
The hill radical ⻖ on the left and 取 on the right suggest taking a corner of a hill: a secluded nook.
Reading mnemonic
For スウ, imagine a secluded corner where you can sue for peace: sue -> スウ, and the corner provides a quiet place to settle.