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Kotomora

嗁

give forth sound, make noise

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Readings

On'yomi

  • テイ
  • ダイ

Kun'yomi

  • な.く

Meaning

嗁 centers on producing sound or noise, especially from a living source. It covers giving forth a cry, call, or audible signal.

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Etymology

嗁 combines 口 (mouth) with 虒, which likely contributes the sound. The character is associated with vocal sounds or cries.

Meaning mnemonic

A mouth 口 beside the complex 虒 shape: imagine a creature with a wide mouth giving forth a loud, echoing noise.

Reading mnemonic

For テイ, picture a tea kettle whistling loudly: tea -> テイ, and the sound comes forth from the spout like a mouth.