牃
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Readings
On'yomi
- チョウ
- オウチョウ
- ヨウ
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- ゆずりは
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 牃 is uncertain. It visually combines 爿 and 枼, but the origin and original meaning are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
Since the meaning is unclear, focus on the shape: a bed or board 爿 beside a tree-like 枼. No reliable meaning mnemonic can be given.
Reading mnemonic
For チョウ, imagine a long-serving chief named Chou leaning a board 爿 against a tree 枼: Chou -> チョウ.