哘
invite, entice, (kokuji)
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Readings
On'yomi
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Kun'yomi
- さそ.う
Meaning
哘 centers on drawing someone in: inviting or enticing them to come along or participate. It is a kokuji created for the Japanese verb さそう.
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Etymology
哘 is a Japanese kokuji, combining 口 (mouth) with 行 (go) to suggest inviting someone with words to go somewhere.
Meaning mnemonic
A mouth 口 calling out to someone to go 行 together: inviting them along.
Reading mnemonic
For さそ, imagine a person saying 'Saso, come with me!' while gesturing with their mouth and walking away. The name Saso cues さそ and fits the inviting scene.