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纓

crown string, breast harness

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Readings

On'yomi

  • エイ
  • ヨウ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

纓 centers on ornamental cords or straps used to secure headwear or harnesses: a decorative crown string or a breast harness strap.

Most common words using 纓

  • 冠纓かんえい

    string of a crown (to prevent it from falling off)

  • 垂纓すいえい

    hanging tail (of a traditional Japanese hat); drooping tail

  • 巻纓けんえい

    rolled tail (of a traditional Japanese hat); looped tail

  • 立纓りゅうえい

    erect tail (of a traditional Japanese hat)

  • 纓えい

    tail (of a traditional Japanese cap)

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Etymology

纓 combines 糸 (thread) with 嬰, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of something wrapped or tied around the neck or head. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

Thread 糸 beside 嬰 (which looks like a woman with ornaments) suggests a decorative cord: imagine a silk string tied around a crown or a horse's chest.

Reading mnemonic

For エイ, picture an elegant 'A'-shaped crown string: the letter 'A' sounds like エイ, and the string forms an 'A' shape when tied.