珞

necklace

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Readings

On'yomi

ラク

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

珞 centers on a necklace, specifically a string of beads or gems worn around the neck.

Most common words using 珞

瓔珞ようらく
personal ornament (adorned with gemstones, and usu. worn by the nobility in ancient India or adorning Buddhist statues); necklace; diadem
瓔珞蘭ようらくらん
Oberonia japonica (species of fairy orchid)

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Etymology

珞 combines 王 (jade/jewel) with 各, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character specifically refers to a necklace or string of beads.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 王 represents a jewel or precious stone, and the right side 各 looks like a person with a mouth, perhaps stringing beads together. Imagine a jeweler carefully threading gems to create a beautiful necklace.

Reading mnemonic

For ラク, picture a lucky necklace made of rare gems: luck -> ラク, and the necklace brings good fortune.