Mnemonic
A bird obsessively gathers earth, dumping clump after clump onto its nest until it becomes a ridiculous tower piled high above the treetops. Other birds gawk at this colossal mound of earth, wondering how one bird could hoard so much.
Additional thoughts
Picture a frantic bird carrying dirt in its talons, stacking it skyward—earth plus bird equals an absurdly tall heap. The excess and disorder of the pile mirrors the kanji's sense of accumulation beyond reason.Quick recall
A bird heaps earth into a nest piled high above the trees.Details
The keyword for 堆 is piled high. This kanji refers to things being heaped up or accumulated into a tall mound or pile. It conveys the image of materials, earth, or objects stacked and amassed together, rising upward in a disorderly or imposing fashion. The character is often associated with the concept of accumulation to the point of excess or abundance.
- On'yomi
- たい、つい
- Kun'yomi
- うずたか.い