Mnemonic
A storm blows two combs off your windowsill into a bird's muddy nest below. You rescue both combs and the frightened bird, then rinse them all under the faucet — water streaming through each comb's teeth, washing feathers and grime away clean.
Additional thoughts
Visualize the two combs tumbling in slow motion through storm winds, landing in a filthy bird's nest. The rinsing scene has water flowing through comb teeth like a filter, reinforcing purification.Quick recall
A storm drops two combs into a bird's muddy nest — Rinse them all clean.Details
The keyword for 濯 is rinse. This kanji refers to the act of washing or rinsing something clean with water, particularly in the sense of removing dirt, impurities, or soap by flushing with water. It is often associated with laundering clothes or cleansing items thoroughly. The character conveys the idea of purification through the repeated application of water to wash away what is unwanted.
- On'yomi
- たく
- Kun'yomi
- すす.ぐ、ゆす.ぐ