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Kotomora

齄

red sores on nose

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Readings

On'yomi

  • シャ
  • サ

Kun'yomi

  • はなのわき

Meaning

齄 refers to red sores or inflammation on the nose, a specific skin condition affecting the nasal area.

Study

Etymology

齄 combines 鼻 (nose) with 查, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character is used for a specific nasal skin condition.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is 鼻 (nose), and the right side 查 looks like an inflamed, bumpy surface. Picture red sores breaking out on the nose.

Reading mnemonic

For シャ, imagine a shaman (シャーマン) treating the red sores on the nose with a healing ritual: shaman -> シャ.