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Kotomora

啉

stupid, slow

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ラン

Kun'yomi

  • かまびす.しい
  • むさぼ.る

Meaning

啉 centers on mental dullness: being stupid or slow-witted. The given meanings describe a lack of quickness in thought or action.

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Etymology

啉 combines 口 (mouth) with 林, which likely provides the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, and the connection to 'stupid' or 'slow' is not clearly established from the components.

Meaning mnemonic

A mouth 口 beside a forest 林: imagine someone standing at the edge of a forest, opening their mouth but only slow, stupid sounds come out because they are overwhelmed by the dense trees.

Reading mnemonic

For ラン, picture a slow-witted person running through the forest: run -> ラン, but they are so stupid they keep tripping over roots.