髤
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Readings
On'yomi
- キュウ
- ク
- シ
Kun'yomi
- うるし
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 髤 is uncertain. It visually combines 髟 (hair) and 木 (tree/wood), but the original meaning and component relationship are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
Since the meaning is unclear, focus on the shape: hair 髟 over a tree 木. Picture a wig hanging on a wooden branch.
Reading mnemonic
For キュウ, imagine a cue ball (キュウ) balanced on top of a wooden wig stand: cue -> キュウ, and the hair-like top rests on wood.