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垂
Hang Down, Droop
た.れる (ta-reru), た.らす (ta-rasu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese shrines often use paper streamers called 垂 (shide), which hang from sacred ropes to mark holy places and ward off evil spirits.
Memory Trick
Imagine long tree branches HANGING DOWN toward the ground after heavy rain. Their drooping shape matches the kanji's meaning.
Readings
Onyomi: スイ (sui)
Kunyomi: た.れる (ta-reru), た.らす (ta-rasu)
Example Words
垂れる
たれる (tareru)
To hang down
垂らす
たらす (tarasu)
To drip, Let hang
垂直
すいちょく (suichoku)
Vertical
垂線
すいせん (suisen)
Perpendicular line
Example Sentence
木の 枝が 地面まで 垂れています。
きの えだが じめんまで たれています。
ki no eda ga jimen made tareteimasu
The tree branches are hanging down to the ground.