姃
presentable woman
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Readings
On'yomi
- セイ
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- あざな
Meaning
姃 centers on a woman who is presentable, proper, or upright in appearance and conduct.
Study
Etymology
姃 combines 女 (woman) with 正 (correct, upright), suggesting a woman of proper or upright character. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component relationship is straightforward.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 beside 正 (correct, upright) is a woman who is proper and presentable.
Reading mnemonic
For セイ, imagine a presentable woman saying 'say' with perfect poise: say -> セイ, and her upright manner makes her presentable.