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Kotomora

匀

equal

Strokes4

Readings

On'yomi

  • イン

Kun'yomi

  • すく.ない
  • ひと.しい

Nanori

  • きん

Meaning

匀 centers on the idea of equal distribution or balance, making things even or uniform.

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Etymology

匀 is the simplified form of 勻. The older form 勻 combines 勹 (wrap) with 二 (two), suggesting dividing something into two equal parts, hence 'equal'.

Meaning mnemonic

The outer 勹 wraps around the inner 冫 (two drops), like dividing a wrapped package into two equal portions.

Reading mnemonic

For イン, imagine an innkeeper dividing rooms equally among guests: inn -> イン, and the innkeeper ensures everything is equal.