嚝
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Readings
On'yomi
- カク
- コウ
Kun'yomi
- さけ.ぶ
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
嚝 combines 口 (mouth) with 廣, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
With 口 (mouth) beside 廣, imagine a wide-open mouth shouting something, but the exact meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For カク, picture a mouth shouting 'kak!' like a sharp, abrupt sound: kak -> カク.