駸
speed, horses running
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Readings
On'yomi
- シン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
駸 centers on swift forward motion, especially of horses: speed, galloping, or running quickly.
Most common words using 駸
- 駸々しんしん
proceeding quickly; flying (of time); rapidly; with great strides
Study
Etymology
駸 combines 馬 (horse) with a phonetic component that historically carried the sound シン and the idea of advancing or progressing. The exact origin of the right side is uncertain, but the character is consistently associated with horses moving swiftly.
Meaning mnemonic
A horse 馬 gallops so fast that the right side looks like a blur of legs and mane: 駸 is all about speed.
Reading mnemonic
For シン, imagine a horse running so fast it creates a sharp shin sound as its hooves slice the air: shin -> シン.