Mnemonic
A tree must renew its growth each spring. The first sign? A rigid stem shoots out, firm and unyielding. This stem stands so stiff it blocks sunlight from the branches below — an obstruction born from the tree's own renewal.
Additional thoughts
Picture a tree in spring: its renewed growth produces one dominant stem so thick and rigid it actually obstructs the lower branches. The stem is both life-giving support and stubborn blockage.Quick recall
A tree that renews itself pushes out one tough, obstructing stem.Details
The keyword for 梗 is stem. This kanji refers to the stalk or stem of a plant, particularly the firm, straight part that supports it. By extension, it can also carry the meaning of something that blocks or obstructs, much like a rigid stem that stands in the way. In modern usage, it often appears in words related to blockages, such as in medical terms describing obstructions like cerebral infarctions.
- On'yomi
- こう、きょう
- Kun'yomi
- ふさぐ、やまにれ、おおむね