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Kotomora

凭

lean on, recline on, lie heavy

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ヒョウ
  • ヘイ

Kun'yomi

  • もた.れる
  • よ.る

Meaning

凭 centers on resting weight against something: leaning on a support, reclining, or pressing down heavily.

Most common words using 凭

  • 凭せるもたせる

    to lean (something) against; to set against; to prop up against

  • 凭れ掛かるもたれかかる

    to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline

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Etymology

凭 combines 任 (which may suggest bearing or entrusting) with 几 (a low table or support), together expressing the idea of leaning or resting weight on something.

Meaning mnemonic

The top 任 looks like a person bearing a task, and the bottom 几 is a small table. Imagine someone so tired they lean heavily on the table, reclining against it.

Reading mnemonic

For ヒョウ, picture a heavy person leaning on a table and letting out a big sigh: 'hyou…' The sound of the sigh cues ヒョウ while the weight presses down.