珀
amber
StatusJinmeiyōStrokes9
Readings
On'yomi
- ハク
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
珀 centers on amber, the fossilized tree resin valued as a gemstone. Its meaning is specific to this material.
Most common words using 珀
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Etymology
珀 combines 王 (jade, gem) with 白, which likely contributes the sound, to denote a gemstone—specifically amber.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 王 (jade) suggests a precious stone, and the right side 白 (white) hints at the pale, translucent quality of amber. Together they make 珀, the gemstone amber.
Reading mnemonic
For ハク, imagine a piece of amber being hacked from a larger fossilized resin block: hack -> ハク, and the gemstone is revealed.