叔 Uncle

Radical Combination

• 上

  Above
• 小

  Small
• 又

  Stool

Meaning

Primary

Uncle

Alternative

Aunt

Mnemonic

There were lots of things that were above you when you were small that you would need a stool to reach, so you just asked your aunt or uncle to get them for you.

Hints

Your parents didn't want you having those things, which is why they put them up high, but your aunt and uncle would always spoil you and get them for you.

Readings

On’yomi

しゅく

Kun’yomi

None

Nanori

お

Mnemonic

You ask your aunt and uncle to help you reach your special obi (お) from high up in the closet.

Hints

You aren't supposed to wear your obi unless it's a special occasion, but your aunt and uncle don't know that. Now you can run around with it on your head and your parents can't stop you by putting it up high!