囅
smile
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Readings
On'yomi
- テン
- テツ
- テチ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
囅 centers on a smile, specifically a broad or open smile. The single given meaning is straightforward, but the kanji is rare and its usage is limited.
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Etymology
囅 is a rare character. It combines 單 (possibly phonetic) with 展 (possibly semantic, suggesting opening or spreading), but the exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 單 looks like a face with a wide mouth, and the right side 展 suggests spreading or opening. Imagine a face spreading into a broad smile.
Reading mnemonic
For テン, picture a person smiling broadly while holding up ten fingers: ten -> テン, and the smile spreads across their face.