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疎
alienate · neglect · sparse · unfamiliar
N1On: そKun: うと、おろそ
Memory Aid
The top of the kanji looks like sparsely growing grass or plants. The two 'feet' (represented by 疋 at the bottom and right) are moving apart, creating a sense of distance and making things *sparse* or *alienated* from each other.
'So' — things are SO distant and SO sparse, like there's a lack of connection or density.
Vocabulary
疎遠そえんestranged, alienated
疎通そつうmutual understanding, communication (often used in the negative, e.g., 'lack of communication')
疎かおろそかneglect, negligent
疎いうといunfamiliar with, ignorant of, distant
疎開そかいevacuation
Example Sentences
彼は経済に疎い。
He is ignorant of economics.
最近、勉強がおろそかになっている。
Recently, I've been neglecting my studies.
昔の友人とは疎遠になってしまった。
I've become estranged from my old friends.
チーム内の意思疎通が大切です。
Communication within the team is important.