燥
Mnemonic
A raging fire scorches the savanna. A flock of birds desperately circles above, but every pond has boiled away. Their beaks crack open, utterly parched. The birds scatter, searching for any drop of water, but the fire has claimed it all.
Additional thoughts
Picture the heat haze rising from flames while silhouettes of birds wheel helplessly overhead, mouths gaping. The fire dries everything so completely that even the sky-dwellers suffer—linking both radicals to total dryness.Quick recall
A fire dries every water source, leaving the flock of birds overhead completely parched.Details
The keyword for 燥 is parched. This kanji refers to a state of extreme dryness, where all moisture has been removed or evaporated. It conveys the sensation of something being thoroughly dried out, whether referring to the air, the environment, or a physical object. It is often associated with arid conditions or the deliberate process of drying something until no dampness remains.
- On'yomi
- そう
- Kun'yomi
- はしゃ.ぐ