鮍
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヒ
Kun'yomi
- かわはぎ
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
鮍 combines 魚 (fish) with 皮 (skin/hide), likely a phono-semantic compound where 皮 contributes the sound and the meaning relates to a type of fish, possibly a filefish or triggerfish with rough skin. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is a fish 魚, and the right side is skin 皮. Picture a fish with tough, leathery skin that needs to be peeled or scraped.
Reading mnemonic
For ヒ, imagine the fish's skin being so tough it makes a hissing sound when you try to cut it: hiss -> ヒ.