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Kotomora

矞

bore with awl, bright, charming

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Readings

On'yomi

  • イツ
  • イチ
  • シュツ
  • ジュチ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

矞 is a rare kanji with three loosely connected meanings: piercing with an awl, brightness, and charm. The conceptual link is unclear, so treat it as a character with distinct, context-dependent senses.

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Etymology

The origin of 矞 is uncertain. It combines 矛 (halberd) and 冏 (a window-like shape), but the historical development and how these components relate to the meanings are unclear.

Meaning mnemonic

Imagine a sharp awl (矛) piercing through a bright window (冏), leaving a charming pattern of light. This ties together the disparate meanings of piercing, brightness, and charm.

Reading mnemonic

For イツ, picture an awl piercing a sheet of metal with a sharp 'eats' sound: 'eats' -> イツ, as the tool bores through.