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Kotomora

溧

river in Anhui and Jiangsu province

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Readings

On'yomi

  • リツ
  • リチ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

溧 is a rare kanji that names a specific river in Anhui and Jiangsu provinces. Its meaning is purely geographical and has no broader conceptual center.

Study

Etymology

溧 combines the water radical 氵 with 栗, which likely contributes the sound. It is a specific river name, and the exact historical development of this character is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The water radical 氵 beside 栗 suggests a river associated with chestnuts (栗), perhaps one lined with chestnut trees. Picture the 溧 River flowing through a chestnut grove.

Reading mnemonic

For リツ, imagine the river's current making a rhythmic 'ritsu, ritsu' sound as it flows over stones: ritsu -> リツ.