餽
give, provide
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Readings
On'yomi
- キ
Kun'yomi
- おく.る
Meaning
餽 centers on giving or providing something, often in a formal or ceremonial context. The meanings "give" and "provide" are straightforward applications of this idea.
Study
Etymology
餽 combines 飠 (food) with 鬼, which likely contributes the sound. The character is associated with giving or providing, possibly originally related to offering food.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 飠 relates to food, and the right side 鬼 looks like a ghost. Imagine a ghost offering food to someone: it gives and provides.
Reading mnemonic
For キ, picture a key being given to unlock a door: key -> キ, and the act of giving is the core meaning.