侫
flattery, insincerity
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Readings
On'yomi
- ネイ
Kun'yomi
- おもね.る
- よこしま
Meaning
侫 centers on dishonest, self-serving speech: flattery and insincerity used to manipulate others.
Study
Etymology
侫 is a variant form of 佞. It combines 亻 (person) with 妄, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of reckless or improper behavior, suggesting a person who speaks falsely.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 who speaks with reckless disregard for truth 妄 is using flattery and insincerity to get their way.
Reading mnemonic
For ネイ, picture a flatterer saying 'Nay, nay!' insincerely while nodding along: 'nay' -> ネイ, and the person's false agreement is pure flattery.