俜
to trust to, send a message
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヘイ
- ビョウ
Kun'yomi
- つか.う
- おとこだて
Meaning
俜 centers on entrusting communication to someone: trusting a person to deliver a message or act as a go-between.
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Etymology
俜 combines 亻 (person) with 甹, which likely contributes the sound and relates to conveying or sending. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 beside 甹, a shape that suggests a message being sent out. Picture a trusted messenger carrying a sealed scroll.
Reading mnemonic
For ヘイ, imagine the messenger giving a quick 'hey!' to get attention before delivering the message: hey -> ヘイ.