Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Rejoice

Alternatives

Delighted, Pleased

Mnemonic

If there is a drum in your mouth it's time to rejoice! And because of your mouth drum your rejoicing will be loud and booming!

Readings

On’yomi

き

Kun’yomi

よろこ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

You loudly rejoice for a while when suddenly someone runs over and shoves a key (き) in your mouth, locking it shut. You can't rejoice anymore! You need that key to unlock your mouth!

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Found In Vocabulary