Mnemonic
A violent storm sweeps across the peaks. From within the black clouds, a dragon nosedives straight down, its enormous body slicing the mountainside open. Water erupts along the gash, forming a roaring waterfall that never stops—fed by the storm, carved by the dragon.
Additional thoughts
Picture the dragon's downward plunge as the vertical flow of water. The storm provides the endless supply of water; the dragon's descent carved the cliff face. A waterfall is essentially a storm channeled through a dragon-shaped scar in the rock.Quick recall
A storm-born dragon dives down a cliff, carving a permanent waterfall.Details
The keyword for 滝 is waterfall. This kanji refers to a cascade of water falling from a height, such as a natural waterfall found in mountainous or rocky terrain. It evokes the image of water rushing and plunging downward with great force. In Japanese, it is commonly used in place names and to describe scenic waterfalls throughout the country.
- On'yomi
- ろう、そう
- Kun'yomi
- たき