襰
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Readings
On'yomi
- ライ
Kun'yomi
- お.ちる
- やぶ.れる
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development is uncertain. The modern form combines 衤 (clothing) with 賴, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 衤 suggests clothing, and the right side 賴 is a complex shape. Without a clear meaning, picture a mysterious garment whose purpose is unknown.
Reading mnemonic
For ライ, imagine a mysterious garment lying on the ground: lie -> ライ, but its meaning remains hidden.