廛
fine residence, shop, store
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Readings
On'yomi
- テン
Kun'yomi
- みせ
- やしき
- たな
Meaning
廛 centers on a place of trade or dwelling: a shop, store, or fine residence. The meanings share the idea of a commercial or upscale building.
Study
Etymology
廛 combines 广 (building) with an inner component that likely relates to a dwelling or marketplace. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The outer 广 is a building with a roof. Inside, picture a busy shop or an elegant residence: 廛 is a fine store or home.
Reading mnemonic
For テン, imagine a shop with ten counters: ten -> テン, and each counter is part of the fine store.