Mnemonic
A storm destroyed everything you loved. You re-visit the wreckage over and over—each time, Tears stream down your face. The storm ended long ago, but every time you re-live it, fresh tears fall.
Additional thoughts
Picture yourself standing in rain-soaked ruins, returning again and again, crying each time. The repetition of re-visiting ties directly to the Re- radical, while the devastation ties to Storm.Quick recall
A storm you re-visit brings tears every time.Details
The keyword for 涙 is tears. This kanji refers to the drops of saline liquid that flow from the eyes, typically as a result of emotional distress such as sadness or grief, though they can also come from joy, pain, or physical irritation. It encompasses both the physical phenomenon of crying and the symbolic weight that tears carry in expressing deep human emotion.
- On'yomi
- るい、れい
- Kun'yomi
- なみだ