隯
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Readings
On'yomi
- トウ
- チョウ
Kun'yomi
- しま
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
隯 is a rare character combining the mound radical ⻖ with the phonetic component 壽. Its exact historical development and original meaning are uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side ⻖ suggests a mound or hill, and the right side 壽 is associated with longevity. Picture a long-lived hill that has stood for ages, but its exact meaning remains unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For トウ, imagine a tall, ancient hill (隯) that looks like a towering toe: toe -> トウ.