姷
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Readings
On'yomi
- ユウ
- ウ
Kun'yomi
- たぐ.う
- なら.ぶ
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
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Etymology
姷 combines 女 (woman) with 有, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 beside 有, a shape associated with having or existing. Without a clear meaning, picture a woman holding something, but the exact idea is uncertain.
Reading mnemonic
For ユウ, imagine a woman named Yuu standing beside the 有 component: Yuu -> ユウ.