鴑
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Readings
On'yomi
- ド
- ヌ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
鴑 combines 奴 (top) and 鳥 (bird, bottom). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely follows a phono-semantic pattern where 奴 contributes sound and 鳥 indicates a bird-related meaning.
Meaning mnemonic
The top part 奴 suggests a servant or work, and the bottom 鳥 is a bird. Imagine a servant bird, but its exact meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For ド, picture a servant bird carrying a heavy dough (ド) on its back, struggling under the weight.