嚋

Strokes17

Readings

On'yomi

チュウ
チュ

Kun'yomi

た.れる
のろ.う

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

嚋 is a rare character composed of 口 (mouth) and 壽 (longevity). The exact historical development and original meaning are uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

With 口 (mouth) beside 壽 (longevity), imagine a mouth speaking words of long life, but the exact meaning remains unclear.

Reading mnemonic

For チュウ, picture a long-lived turtle named Chu, whose mouth (口) speaks ancient wisdom: Chu -> チュウ.