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Kotomora

鍯

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ソウ
  • ス
  • ボウ
  • ム

Kun'yomi

  • おおのめ

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

鍯 is a rare character combining 金 (metal) with 怱, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

With no clear meaning, picture a mysterious metal object (金) combined with a hurried heart (怱) — perhaps a forgotten tool made in haste.

Reading mnemonic

For ソウ, imagine the sound of metal (金) clanging in a hurried workshop: the clang echoes 'sou' (ソウ) as the smith works quickly.