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Kotomora

勻

equal, impartially, uniform, even

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Readings

On'yomi

  • イン

Kun'yomi

  • すくない
  • ひとしい

Meaning

勻 centers on the idea of making things equal and uniform, distributing evenly and impartially without bias.

Study

Etymology

勻 is thought to combine 勹 (wrapping) with 二 (two), suggesting dividing something into two equal parts. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The outer 勹 wraps around two equal lines 二, like a container holding two identical portions. Picture dividing something evenly so each side gets the same amount.

Reading mnemonic

For イン, imagine an innkeeper dividing rooms equally among guests: inn -> イン, and the innkeeper makes sure everything is fair and uniform.