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Kotomora

哇

fawning child's voice, laughing child's voice

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ア
  • アイ
  • エ
  • ワ

Kun'yomi

  • かい
  • けい

Meaning

哇 centers on the sound of a child's voice: a fawning or laughing vocalization. The meanings are closely tied to vocal expression, specifically a child's playful or coaxing tone.

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Etymology

哇 combines 口 (mouth) with 圭, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used for vocal sounds, especially a child's voice.

Meaning mnemonic

The mouth 口 beside 圭 suggests a small mouth making playful sounds. Imagine a child's mouth forming a fawning or laughing voice.

Reading mnemonic

For ア, picture a child opening their mouth wide and saying 'Ah!' in a fawning or laughing tone: Ah -> ア.