僥
luck, seek, desire
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Readings
On'yomi
- ギョウ
- キョウ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
僥 centers on the idea of unexpected fortune: luck that comes by chance, or the act of seeking something desired in the hope of a lucky outcome.
Most common words using 僥
- 僥倖ぎょうこう
(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall
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Etymology
僥 combines 亻 (person) with 堯, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of seeking or luck. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A person (亻) beside 堯, which looks like a pile of earth (土) with legs (儿) — imagine someone digging for buried treasure, hoping for luck and seeking what they desire.
Reading mnemonic
For ギョウ, imagine a lucky person finding a gyoza (ギョウザ) shaped like a treasure chest while digging: gyo -> ギョウ, and the luck brings them what they sought.