Mnemonic
A storm rolls across the barren plains, drenching the dry earth. A dancer twirls joyfully in the downpour, her spinning feet pressing rainwater deep into the soil. Wherever she dances after a storm, the ground becomes fertile, sprouting green life in her footsteps.
Additional thoughts
Picture the dancer as a rain goddess—every spin channels storm water into the earth, turning dust into rich, lush farmland. The swirling motion mirrors both wind and irrigation.Quick recall
A storm soaks the land, a dancer whirls the rain into the earth, making it fertile.Details
The keyword for 沃 is fertile. This kanji conveys the idea of rich, productive land that is well-nourished and capable of sustaining abundant growth. It carries connotations of lushness and plenty, describing soil or terrain that has been enriched, often by water or irrigation. By extension, it can also refer to the act of pouring water over something to enrich or irrigate it.
- On'yomi
- よう、よく、おく
- Kun'yomi
- そそ.ぐ