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Kotomora

荃

aromatic herb, fine cloth

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Readings

On'yomi

  • セン
  • ソン
  • セツ
  • セチ
  • サツ

Kun'yomi

  • からしあえ

Meaning

荃 centers on an aromatic herb, likely used for its fragrance. The meaning 'fine cloth' may be a separate, less common application, possibly related to a fabric made from or scented with such herbs.

Study

Etymology

荃 combines the grass radical 艹 with 全, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character is associated with an aromatic herb, but the exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The grass radical 艹 sits above 全, like a fragrant herb growing completely intact. Imagine a whole, perfect aromatic herb plant.

Reading mnemonic

For セン, picture a thousand (千, せん) aromatic herbs woven into a fine cloth: 千 -> セン, and the scent fills the fabric.