斕
multicolored
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Readings
On'yomi
- ラン
- レン
Kun'yomi
- あや
Meaning
斕 centers on a rich mixture of colors appearing together: something multicolored or variegated.
Study
Etymology
斕 combines 文 (pattern, writing) with 闌, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest a screen or barrier, together evoking a patterned, multicolored appearance.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 文 suggests decorative patterns, and the right side 闌 looks like a gate with intricate bars. Imagine a gate painted with many bright colors: 斕 is multicolored.
Reading mnemonic
For ラン, picture a rainbow-colored lantern hanging on the gate: lantern -> ラン, and its light makes the gate multicolored.