伶
actor
JLPTN1StatusJinmeiyōStrokes7
Readings
On'yomi
- レイ
- リョウ
Kun'yomi
- わざおぎ
Nanori
- れ
Meaning
伶 centers on a performer who acts or entertains, specifically an actor. The meaning is narrow and concrete.
Most common words using 伶
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Etymology
伶 combines 亻 (person) with 令, which likely contributes the sound. The character originally referred to a performer or actor.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 beside 令: imagine an actor receiving a command (令) to perform on stage.
Reading mnemonic
For レイ, picture an actor laying down a performance: lay -> レイ, and the actor takes the stage.