痩
Mnemonic
A monk has been battling a terrible illness for weeks. The doctors put him on a brutal liquid-only diet once more, draining every ounce of fat from his frame. He watches his reflection get thin—ribs pressing against skin like a xylophone under parchment.
Additional thoughts
Picture the monk in hospital robes, forced onto yet another round of fasting, his body wasting away visibly. The illness drives the thinning; the repeated dieting (once more) accelerates it.Quick recall
A monk with an illness must diet once more, making him get thin as a skeleton.Details
The keyword for 痩 is get thin. This kanji refers to the process of losing weight or becoming slender and emaciated. It conveys the idea of the body wasting away or slimming down, whether through illness, dieting, or other causes. The character carries a nuance that can range from a desirable slimming to an unhealthy degree of thinness depending on context.
- On'yomi
- そう、ちゅう、しゅう、しゅ
- Kun'yomi
- や.せる