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Kotomora

喤

ah, harmony

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Readings

On'yomi

  • コウ
  • オウ
  • キョウ

Kun'yomi

  • なきごえ

Meaning

喤 centers on vocal sound: an exclamation like 'ah' or a harmonious cry. It represents the sound of voices blending together.

Study

Etymology

喤 combines 口 (mouth) with 皇, which likely contributes the sound and suggests a grand or harmonious vocal quality. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

A mouth 口 making a sound like 皇 (emperor) suggests a majestic, harmonious cry. Imagine a chorus of voices blending into a single 'ah'.

Reading mnemonic

For コウ, picture a harmonious choir singing a single note: 'coh' -> コウ, as their voices blend together.