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Kotomora

婅

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Readings

On'yomi

  • キク
  • コク

Kun'yomi

  • あざな

Meaning

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

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Etymology

婅 combines 女 (woman) with 匊, but the exact historical development and original meaning are uncertain. It may have been a name-related character.

Meaning mnemonic

A woman 女 beside 匊, a shape associated with holding or a handful. Without a clear meaning, picture a woman holding something precious but unknown.

Reading mnemonic

For キク, imagine a woman named Kiku holding a chrysanthemum (菊, きく): Kiku -> キク, and the flower fits the feminine left side.