龑
high and bright
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Readings
On'yomi
- エン
- ゲン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
龑 centers on a lofty, radiant quality: something high and bright, like a clear sky or an elevated, luminous presence.
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Etymology
龑 combines 龍 (dragon) and 天 (heaven/sky), suggesting a dragon soaring high in the bright heavens. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the components visually convey the meaning.
Meaning mnemonic
A dragon 龍 rises into the sky 天, becoming high and bright like the sun.
Reading mnemonic
For エン, picture a dragon ascending into the bright sky, and the scene is so grand that it earns an 'N' (エン) for nobility.