佗
proud, lonely
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Readings
On'yomi
- タ
- イ
Kun'yomi
- わび.しい
- わび
- ほか
- わ.びる
Meaning
佗 centers on a state of solitary pride or aloof loneliness: a person who stands apart, whether from self-regard or isolation.
Most common words using 佗
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Etymology
佗 combines the person radical 亻 with 它, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development linking the components to 'proud' or 'lonely' is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 standing beside a snake-like shape 它: imagine someone so proud or lonely they keep a serpent as their only companion.
Reading mnemonic
For タ, picture a proud, lonely person tapping their foot impatiently: tap -> タ, as they wait in solitude.