娚
loud talking
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Readings
On'yomi
- ナン
- ノウ
- ドウ
Kun'yomi
- めおと
- たわむ.れる
Meaning
娚 centers on loud talking, likely in a social or conversational context. The given meaning is narrow, so treat it as a specific action rather than a broad conceptual cluster.
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Etymology
娚 combines 女 (woman) and 男 (man). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely relates to the idea of a woman and man talking loudly together.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 and a man 男 are having a loud conversation. Their voices carry, so 娚 means loud talking.
Reading mnemonic
For ナン, picture a man 男 (なん) and a woman talking loudly: the man's reading ナン cues the kanji's reading while they argue noisily.