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

Kun’yomi

よろこ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

You loudly rejoice for a while when suddenly someone runs over and shoves a key () 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