鵃

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Readings

On'yomi

チュウ
チュ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

Study

Etymology

鵃 combines 舟 (boat) and 鳥 (bird), but the exact historical development and original meaning are uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

A boat 舟 and a bird 鳥 together suggest a bird associated with boats, but the exact meaning is unclear.

Reading mnemonic

For チュウ, imagine a bird on a boat making a soft 'chew' sound as it pecks at the wood: chew -> チュウ.