胺
a mine
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Readings
On'yomi
- アツ
- アチ
Kun'yomi
- にお.う
Meaning
胺 is a rare kanji whose given meaning is "a mine." Its standalone meaning is unclear and may be limited to a specific technical or historical context.
Study
Etymology
胺 combines ⺼ (flesh) with 安, which likely provides the sound. The historical origin of the meaning "a mine" is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side ⺼ suggests something bodily or organic, while 安 (peace) on the right might hint at a hidden resource. Picture a peaceful-looking hillside that is secretly a mine.
Reading mnemonic
For アツ, imagine a miner shouting "ats!" when he strikes a rich vein: ats -> アツ, and the mine yields its treasure.