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Kotomora

媱

good looking, to play as one pleases

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ヨウ

Kun'yomi

  • みめよ.い
  • たわむ.れる

Meaning

媱 centers on a carefree, pleasing appearance: being good-looking and playing as one pleases. The two meanings connect through the idea of an attractive, unconstrained demeanor.

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Etymology

媱 combines 女 (woman) with 䍃, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to a carefree or attractive quality. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

A woman (女) beside 䍃, which looks like a container with something spilling out, suggests a free-spirited, attractive person playing as she pleases.

Reading mnemonic

For ヨウ, imagine a good-looking person playing freely and saying 'Yo!' to everyone: Yo -> ヨウ, capturing the carefree, attractive vibe.