Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Instant

Mnemonic

The root of a stamp is to get an instant picture down. Back in the olden days, people had to make seals and draw out things by hand, so stamps came about so you can—BAM—just stamp it and have what you want in an instant.

Readings

On’yomi

そく

Kun’yomi

すなわ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

Think about the thing you want to make instant. I'd want instant socks (そく)! Don't waste time searching for a matching pair or pulling them on. Just take out a pair of instant socks, add water, and the socks are already on your feet. In an instant!

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