豔
plump, voluptuous, beautiful
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Readings
On'yomi
- エン
Kun'yomi
- つや
- なま.めかしい
- あで.やか
- つや.めく
- なま.めく
Nanori
- よし
Meaning
豔 centers on a lush, full-bodied beauty: plumpness, voluptuousness, and an attractive, flourishing appearance. The meanings all point to a rich, sensuous attractiveness.
Study
Etymology
豔 combines 豐 (abundant, lush) with 盍, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character expresses the idea of rich, full beauty through the sense of abundance.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 豐 suggests abundance and richness, like a bountiful harvest. The right side 盍 adds a sense of covering or fullness. Together, they paint a picture of overflowing, voluptuous beauty.
Reading mnemonic
For エン, imagine an enchanting, plump beauty: enchanting -> エン, and her voluptuous charm fills the scene.