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Readings
On'yomi
- ケイ
- テイ
- エ
- セイ
- エイ
Kun'yomi
- するど.い
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development is uncertain. The modern form combines 金 (metal) with 惠, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
Since the meaning is unclear, focus on the shape: metal 金 beside 惠. Imagine an ancient metal tool whose purpose has been forgotten.
Reading mnemonic
For ケイ, picture a mysterious metal object shaped like the letter K: K -> ケイ, and the metal 金 component reinforces the scene.