斊
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Readings
On'yomi
- セイ
- サイ
Kun'yomi
- そろ.う
- ひと.しい
- ひと.しく
- あ.たる
- はや.い
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 斊 is uncertain. It visually combines 文 and 耳, but the original component relationship is unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
With 文 (writing, pattern) over 耳 (ear), you might imagine a pattern heard or a written ear, but the true meaning is unknown.
Reading mnemonic
For セイ, imagine a sage (セイ) trying to decipher the mysterious pattern 文 with their ear 耳, but even the sage is unsure.