噂 rumor

口 (mouth/small box radical) + 尊 (esteem)

Onyomi

Mnemonic

When you spread rumors, your mouth messes with peoples' self-esteem

Kunyomi

うわさ	rumor ★★☆☆☆

Lookalikes

	Meaning	Hint	Radical
嘘	lie	TIGER
噂	rumor	ESTEEM	尊

It's not smart to lie to the TIGER.

Rumors wreck your self-ESTEEM.