尮
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Readings
On'yomi
- タ
Kun'yomi
- あしなえ
- せむし
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development is uncertain. The character is rare and its origin is not well documented.
Meaning mnemonic
The outer shape 尢 suggests a bent or crippled person, and the inner component 朶 may hint at a drooping branch, but the overall meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For タ, imagine a person with a bent back saying 'ta' as they try to stand straight: the sound 'ta' cues タ.