梥
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- まつ
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 梥 is uncertain. It visually combines 穴 (hole/cave), 厶 (private), and 木 (tree), but this may be a later simplification or variant form.
Meaning mnemonic
With no clear meaning, picture a private 厶 tree 木 growing inside a cave 穴 — a hidden, mysterious tree.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine showing (ショウ) someone the hidden tree inside the cave: show -> ショウ.