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Kotomora

睅

big-eyed

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Readings

On'yomi

  • カン
  • ゲン

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

睅 centers on having large, prominent eyes. The single meaning 'big-eyed' is straightforward and describes a physical trait.

Study

Etymology

睅 combines 目 (eye) with 旱, which likely contributes the sound. The character is rare and its exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is an eye 目, and the right side 旱 looks like a wide, staring eye with a flat top. Picture a face with one huge eye on the left and another huge eye on the right: 睅 means big-eyed.

Reading mnemonic

For カン, imagine a big-eyed can of soda staring at you: can -> カン, and its oversized eyes bulge from the can.