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Kotomora

鏘

tinkling of jade or metal pendants

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ソウ
  • ショウ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

鏘 centers on the clear, ringing sound of small hard objects striking each other, especially jade or metal ornaments.

Most common words using 鏘

  • 璆鏘きゅうそう

    echoing beautifully (of the sound produced by striking together jewels or metals); beautiful (of a melody, etc.)

  • 鏗鏘こうそう

    resounding (sound of bells, musical instruments, stones being struck, etc.)

  • 鏘々そうそう

    lively; active; energetic; enthusiastic

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Etymology

鏘 combines 金 (metal) with 將, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used for the tinkling sound of metal or jade ornaments.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is metal 金, and the right side 將 suggests a general or leader. Imagine a general's metal pendants clinking together as he walks, producing a tinkling sound.

Reading mnemonic

For ソウ, picture the sound of metal pendants going 'so' as they swing: so -> ソウ, like the soft ringing of jade.