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Kotomora

垗

sacrifice

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Readings

On'yomi

  • チョウ
  • トウ

Kun'yomi

  • はふりどころ

Meaning

垗 centers on a place of sacrifice, specifically an earthen altar or mound used for ritual offerings.

Study

Etymology

垗 combines 土 (earth) with 兆, which likely contributes the sound. The character refers to an earthen altar for sacrifices.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is earth 土, and the right side 兆 looks like a sign or omen. Picture an earthen mound marked with a sign where sacrifices are offered.

Reading mnemonic

For チョウ, imagine a long-serving chief named Chou standing at the earthen altar, overseeing the sacrifice: Chou -> チョウ.