麿
I, you, (kokuji)
Readings
On'yomi
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Kun'yomi
- まろ
Nanori
- ま
Meaning
麿 is a rare kokuji (Japanese-made kanji) used as a first-person pronoun 'I' or second-person 'you', often in archaic or poetic contexts. Its meaning is personal reference, not a concrete object or action.
Most common words using 麿
- 麿まろ
I; me
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Etymology
麿 is a kokuji created in Japan, combining 麻 (hemp) and 吕 (a spine-like shape). The exact historical motivation is uncertain, but it likely developed as a phonetic or symbolic character for the pronoun まろ.
Meaning mnemonic
Imagine a person wrapped in hemp cloth (麻) with a straight spine (吕) standing proudly and saying 'I' or 'you' in an old-fashioned way. The character looks like a figure in traditional garb making a personal declaration.
Reading mnemonic
For まろ, think of a round, gentle person named Maro (まろ) who always uses this kanji to refer to themselves. The sound 'maro' is like a soft, archaic name, fitting the character's old-fashioned feel.