叞
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Readings
On'yomi
- イ
Kun'yomi
- じょう
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 叞 is uncertain. It may be a variant or ancient form of 尉, but this is not confirmed.
Meaning mnemonic
The shape combines 尸 (corpse), 二 (two), 小 (small), and 又 (hand). Picture a hand holding something small over two corpses, but the meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For イ, imagine an eagle (イーグル) perched on the top of the character, its sharp eye watching over the uncertain scene below.