嚠
a clear sound
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Readings
On'yomi
- リュウ
- ル
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
嚠 centers on a clear, ringing sound, often used to describe a pure and distinct auditory quality.
Most common words using 嚠
- 嚠喨りゅうりょう
clear and resounding (as a voice or musical instrument)
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Etymology
嚠 combines 口 (mouth) with 劉, which likely contributes the sound リュウ. The mouth radical suggests a vocal or auditory quality, fitting the meaning of a clear sound.
Meaning mnemonic
The mouth radical 口 beside 劉 suggests a sound coming from the mouth. Imagine a clear, ringing note produced by a mouth, like a pure vocal tone.
Reading mnemonic
For リュウ, picture a clear, ringing sound echoing through a long hallway: the sound 'ryuu' resonates clearly, matching the kanji's meaning.