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Kotomora

颿

sail

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ハン
  • ボン
  • ヘン

Kun'yomi

  • はし.る

Meaning

颿 centers on the idea of a sail, specifically a sail driven by wind, as suggested by its components.

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Etymology

颿 combines 馬 (horse) and 風 (wind), likely suggesting a horse running like the wind or a sail driven by wind. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

A horse (馬) running with the wind (風) behind it, like a sail catching the breeze.

Reading mnemonic

For ハン, imagine a sailboat with a huge sail shaped like a hand (ハン) catching the wind.