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Kotomora

鶼

fabulous mythical bird

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ケン
  • カン

Kun'yomi

  • ついば.む

Meaning

鶼 refers to a fabulous mythical bird, a creature of legend rather than a real animal.

Study

Etymology

鶼 combines 兼 (possibly contributing sound) with 鳥 (bird), forming a character for a mythical bird. The exact historical origin is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 兼 suggests something combined or doubled, and the right side 鳥 is a bird. Imagine a fabulous bird that combines features of many birds into one mythical creature.

Reading mnemonic

For ケン, picture Ken the mythical bird-keeper holding a fabulous bird on his arm: Ken -> ケン.