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Kotomora

覰

to spy, to watch for

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ソ
  • ショ
  • キョ
  • シュ
  • ス

Kun'yomi

  • うかが.う
  • み.る
  • あら.い

Meaning

覰 centers on covert observation: spying or watching for something, often with a sense of stealth or scrutiny.

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Etymology

覰 combines 見 (see) with 虘, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development of 虘 is uncertain, but the character as a whole conveys the idea of looking or watching.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 虘 looks like a crouching figure under a cover, and the right side 見 is an eye. Imagine someone hiding and peeking out to spy or watch for something.

Reading mnemonic

For ソ, picture a spy whispering 'so...' as they observe a secret: 'so' cues ソ while they watch intently.