醜
Mnemonic
An oni guzzles a whole bottle of wine, then catches its reflection in a shattered mirror. Wine dripping down its fangs, face bloated and purple, even the oni stumbles back in disgust — the most ugly sight in all of hell.
Additional thoughts
Picture the oni's wine-stained, swollen face as the ultimate image of ugliness — even a demon is repulsed by its own reflection after binge-drinking.Quick recall
An oni guzzles a bottle of wine and recoils at its own ugly reflection.Details
The keyword for 醜 is ugly. This kanji conveys the sense of ugliness, unsightliness, or shamefulness, referring not only to physical unattractiveness but also to moral repulsiveness or disgraceful conduct. It carries strong negative connotations and is often used to describe things that are hideous, unseemly, or scandalous. In a broader sense, it can refer to anything that offends aesthetic or ethical sensibilities.
- On'yomi
- しゅう
- Kun'yomi
- みにく.い、しこ