Mnemonic
A spirit drifts through the underworld and stumbles upon a demon weeping alone. Moved by compassion, the spirit embraces the demon, and their combined energy ignites an overwhelming rapture—ecstatic light flooding every dark corner, transforming agony into pure elation.
Additional thoughts
Picture the spirit glowing white, the demon glowing red—when they embrace, golden radiance explodes outward. That golden burst IS the rapture. Compassion turning darkness into ecstasy is the core image.Quick recall
A spirit embraces a demon, and their union erupts into blinding rapture.Details
The keyword for 悦 is rapture. This kanji conveys a deep sense of joy, delight, or ecstatic pleasure that goes beyond ordinary happiness. It suggests a profound emotional elation, the kind of overwhelming gladness one feels when something truly wonderful occurs. In classical usage, it often referred to the heartfelt joy experienced in moments of great satisfaction or spiritual fulfillment.
- On'yomi
- えつ
- Kun'yomi
- よろこ.ぶ、よろこ.ばす