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Kotomora

婾

handsome

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Readings

On'yomi

  • トウ
  • ツ
  • ユ

Kun'yomi

  • わるがしこ.い
  • ぬす.む
  • ごまか.す

Meaning

婾 centers on the idea of being handsome or attractive in appearance. The given meaning is narrow, and the character is rare, so its conceptual range is limited to physical attractiveness.

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Etymology

婾 combines 女 (woman) with 兪, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the character is associated with the idea of handsomeness or attractiveness.

Meaning mnemonic

A woman (女) beside the component 兪: imagine a woman whose appearance is so striking that it makes her stand out as handsome.

Reading mnemonic

For トウ, picture a handsome person wearing a stylish toe ring: toe -> トウ, and the ring draws attention to their attractive appearance.