佩
wear, put on (a sword)
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Readings
On'yomi
- ハイ
Kun'yomi
- は.く
- お.びる
- おびだま
Meaning
佩 centers on attaching something to one's body, especially wearing or putting on an item like a sword at the waist.
Most common words using 佩
Study
Etymology
佩 combines 亻 (person) with a right side that likely represents an ornament or item worn at the waist. The exact historical development of the right component is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 wears a cloth belt 巾 with a sword hanging from it, like an ornament on a stand 几. Together, 佩 means to wear or put on a sword.
Reading mnemonic
For ハイ, imagine a person wearing a sword and giving a high-five: high -> ハイ, as they proudly display their worn weapon.