黜
draw back
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Readings
On'yomi
- チュツ
Kun'yomi
- しりぞ.ける
Meaning
黜 centers on the idea of forcing something or someone back: drawing back, retreating, or being dismissed from a position.
Most common words using 黜
- 免黜めんちゅつ
dismissal
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Etymology
黜 combines 黑 (black, dark) with 出 (go out, exit). The historical idea likely involves being cast out into darkness or obscurity, i.e., being dismissed or forced to retreat.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 黑 suggests darkness or disgrace, and the right side 出 means to go out. Picture someone being pushed out into the dark, forced to draw back in shame.
Reading mnemonic
For チュツ, imagine a person being drawn back with a sharp 'chut' sound of dismissal: chut -> チュツ, as they retreat into the shadows.