驟
run, suddenly
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Readings
On'yomi
- シュウ
Kun'yomi
- にわか
- はせ.る
Meaning
驟 centers on sudden, rapid movement: a burst of running or something happening abruptly. The two given meanings are closely linked by the idea of a swift, unexpected dash.
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Etymology
驟 combines 馬 (horse) with 聚, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of gathering or suddenness. The character suggests a horse breaking into a sudden run or a swift gathering of speed.
Meaning mnemonic
A horse 馬 on the left and a gathering 聚 on the right: picture a herd of horses suddenly stampeding together, running all at once.
Reading mnemonic
For シュウ, imagine a horse suddenly dashing off with a loud 'shoo!' sound: shoo -> シュウ, and the horse runs abruptly.