暑 Hot

Radical Combination

• 日

  Sun
• 者

  Someone

Meaning

Primary

Hot

Alternative

Hot Weather

Mnemonic

When someone goes out in the sun, they get hot. That’s just how it is. Someone standing out in the sun for a long time will inevitably get hot. The sun is hot, and it makes you get hot too.

Hints

Imagine you are this someone, standing out in the hot sun. Feel the sun’s hot rays beating down on you as you stand outside. The hot sun makes you start to sweat and you get all sweaty and sticky from the heat. Note that this usually refers to the hot weather or the heat of an area you're in and doesn't refer to a hot "thing."

Readings

On’yomi

しょ

Kun’yomi

あつ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

You need to get out of this hot sun and into some air conditioning. Then you remember there’s a great air conditioning unit at Suzie’s (あつ) house. Ah, Suzie – our savior! If you need me, I’ll be at Suzie’s place.

Hints

Imagine that great feeling when you go from hot and sticky outside to nice and air conditioned inside. Feel the heat transition on your skin as you step into an air conditioned room at Suzie’s. It gives you goose bumps.