盈
fullness, enough, pride, satisfy
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Readings
On'yomi
- エイ
Kun'yomi
- み.たす
- み.ちる
Nanori
- みつ
Meaning
盈 centers on a container filled to the brim: the state of being full, having enough, or being satisfied. The pride sense is a natural extension of feeling full of oneself.
Most common words using 盈
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Etymology
盈 combines 皿 (dish, vessel) with a top component that likely represents overflowing or abundance, together suggesting a vessel filled to excess.
Meaning mnemonic
Picture a dish 皿 with something overflowing from the top 夃: the vessel is so full it can't hold any more, capturing fullness, enough, and satisfaction.
Reading mnemonic
For エイ, imagine an 'A' grade dish filled to the brim: 'A' -> エイ, and the dish is perfectly full.