暟

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Readings

On'yomi

カイ

Kun'yomi

てらい

Meaning

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

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Etymology

暟 combines 日 (sun) with 豈, but the exact historical development and original meaning are uncertain. The character is rare and its etymology is not well established.

Meaning mnemonic

With 日 (sun) on the left and 豈 on the right, imagine a bright, showy sun that seems to be showing off its light. This ties to the kun-reading てらい (showiness), but the overall meaning remains unclear.

Reading mnemonic

For カイ, picture a bright sun (日) shining over a vast, open sea (海, かい), but the sun is being especially showy (てらい) about it: 海 -> カイ.