Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Attire

Mnemonic

If you see icicles hanging off of a samurai's clothes, don't worry, those are just part of his winter attire. Samurai have to travel and fight in all sorts of conditions, so it only makes sense that they have attire for every season.

Readings

On’yomi

そう, しょう

Kun’yomi

よそお

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Attire like this is important because it reflects your soul (そう). The samurai is wearing clothing with icicles because that's how his heart feels too: frozen over because he has to fight in this horrible winter weather.

Visually Similar Kanji

Found In Vocabulary