褵
bridal veil
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Readings
On'yomi
- リ
Kun'yomi
- おび
- きんちやく
Meaning
褵 centers on a bridal veil, the ornamental cloth worn by a bride. The other readings (sash, pouch) are related fabric items, but the core idea is a ceremonial head covering.
Study
Etymology
褵 combines 衤 (clothing) with 离, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used for a bridal veil or sash, but its exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The clothing radical 衤 beside 离 suggests a special garment. Picture a bride wearing a delicate veil that flows like the strokes of 离.
Reading mnemonic
For リ, imagine a bride lifting her veil to reveal a radiant smile: the 're-' in reveal cues リ, and the veil is the bridal cloth.