奐
clear, bright
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Readings
On'yomi
- カン
Kun'yomi
- あき.らか
Meaning
奐 centers on clarity and brightness, like a scene that is well-lit and easy to see. The given meanings of clear and bright both point to this idea of unobstructed visibility.
Most common words using 奐
- 輪奐りんかん
grand and splendid building
Study
Etymology
奐 is thought to combine a top element related to a person or head with 大 (big), possibly suggesting a person standing out clearly or a bright, expansive appearance. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The top ⺈ looks like a person bending over, and 大 is a big person. Imagine a big person standing under a bright light, making everything clear and bright.
Reading mnemonic
For カン, picture a bright can of light: can -> カン, and the can shines clearly.