媙
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Readings
On'yomi
- イ
Kun'yomi
- うつく.しい
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
媙 combines 女 (woman) with 威, which likely contributes sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 beside 威, a shape associated with authority or dignity, suggests a dignified or beautiful woman, but the exact meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For イ, imagine a beautiful woman saying 'ee' (イ) in admiration of her own elegance.