輾
squeak
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Readings
On'yomi
- テン
- ネン
Kun'yomi
- きし.る
- めぐ.る
Meaning
輾 centers on a sharp, grating sound produced by friction, like a squeak from a wheel or hinge.
Most common words using 輾
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Etymology
輾 combines 車 (vehicle, wheel) with 展, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of spreading or turning, but the exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A vehicle 車 with a spreading 展 motion that causes parts to rub and squeak.
Reading mnemonic
For テン, imagine a tense wheel that squeaks under pressure: tense -> テン, and the squeak comes from the tight, tense parts.