鼼
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Readings
On'yomi
- キュウ
- ク
- キョウ
Kun'yomi
- かぎばな
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
鼼 combines 鼻 (nose) with 丩, but the exact historical development and original meaning are uncertain. It may have been a character related to nasal conditions or sounds, but no clear etymology is established.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 鼻 means nose, and the right side 丩 looks like a twisted shape. Imagine a nose with a twisted or crooked bridge, but since the meaning is unclear, use this only as a visual reminder.
Reading mnemonic
For キュウ, imagine a nose making a cute 'kyu' sound when pinched: kyu -> キュウ, and the nose 鼻 is the focus.