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Kotomora

兊

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ダ
  • エイ
  • エツ
  • タイ

Kun'yomi

  • よろこ.ぶ

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

Study

Etymology

The exact historical development of 兊 is uncertain. It appears to be a variant or related form of 兌, but its origin is not well documented.

Meaning mnemonic

Since the meaning is unclear, focus on the shape: 八 (eight) over 允 (a person with a bent leg). Picture a person with eight legs, a strange and memorable image.

Reading mnemonic

For ダ, imagine a person with eight legs trying to dance: the first sound of 'dance' is da, cueing ダ.