騒
Mnemonic
A horse kicks and neighs as an insect flies into its nostril. It snorts the bug out, but once more the insect returns, making the horse even more boisterous—bucking, thrashing, and causing a total uproar in the stable.
Additional thoughts
Picture a panicked horse in a barn, an insect repeatedly dive-bombing its face. Each return of the bug escalates the chaos—louder neighing, harder kicks, total commotion.Quick recall
A horse goes wild when an insect buzzes in once more, turning utterly boisterous.Details
The keyword for 騒 is boisterous. This kanji refers to being noisy, rowdy, or creating a loud commotion. It conveys the sense of making a fuss, causing an uproar, or behaving in a clamorous and unruly manner. It can describe both literal noise and figurative disturbances, such as social unrest or agitation.
- On'yomi
- そう
- Kun'yomi
- さわ.ぐ、うれい、さわ.がしい