唀
call out to and deceive
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Readings
On'yomi
- ユウ
- シュウ
Kun'yomi
- さそ.う
- いざな.う
Meaning
唀 centers on using speech to lure someone into a false sense of security: calling out to and deceiving them.
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Etymology
唀 combines 口 (mouth) with 秀, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to leading or drawing out, fitting the idea of calling out to deceive.
Meaning mnemonic
A mouth 口 beside 秀, which looks like a person with a prominent head and flowing hair, suggesting someone using smooth talk to lead another astray.
Reading mnemonic
For ユウ, imagine a deceptive call of 'you' luring someone closer: you -> ユウ, and the mouth 口 draws them in with false promises.