蓉

lotus

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Readings

On'yomi

ヨウ

Kun'yomi

—

Nanori

はす
よ

Meaning

蓉 centers on the lotus flower, especially its blossom. It is used in names and poetic contexts for the lotus.

Most common words using 蓉

芙蓉ふよう
cotton rose (Hibiscus mutabilis); Confederate rose; dixie rosemallow
芙蓉峰ふようほう
Mount Fuji
酔芙蓉すいふよう
cotton rosemallow (Hibiscus mutabilis cv. Versicolor); Confederate rose
阿芙蓉あふよう
poppy

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Study

Etymology

蓉 combines 艹 (grass/plant) with 容, which likely contributes the sound. Together they specifically denote the lotus flower.

Meaning mnemonic

The grass crown 艹 sits above 容, like a lotus blossom rising above the water's surface. Think of the lotus flower emerging from the plant.

Reading mnemonic

For ヨウ, imagine a beautiful lotus floating on a calm pond, and you say 'Yo!' in admiration: Yo -> ヨウ, as you greet the lovely lotus.