譎
deceive
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケツ
- キツ
Kun'yomi
- いつわ.る
- いつわ.り
Meaning
譎 centers on deception through words: to deceive, mislead, or speak falsely.
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Etymology
譎 combines 言 (speech) with 矞, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to piercing or twisting, suggesting deceptive or twisted speech.
Meaning mnemonic
Words (言) twisted like a thorny branch (矞) deceive the listener.
Reading mnemonic
For ケツ, imagine a con artist deceiving someone with a fake contract, then suddenly getting caught and yelling 'Kets!' as they flee.