reside, to be, exist, live with
居 centers on being settled in a place: residing, existing somewhere, or living with someone. The core idea is a stable presence rather than a temporary stay.
居 combines 尸 (a person at rest or a dwelling) with 古, which likely contributes the sound. Together they suggest a person settled in a place.
The top 尸 looks like a person sitting down, and the bottom 古 suggests something old and established. Picture someone settling into an old, familiar home to reside.
For キョ, imagine a person residing in Kyoto (京都, きょうと): the first syllable キョ of きょうと cues the reading キョ.
to be (animate); to be; to exist
to come; to go; to be (somewhere)
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
residence; living (at, in); abode
play; drama
living together; coexistence
whereabouts; place; location
moving in (to a house, apartment, etc.); taking up residence
feeling of a house or a room
dwelling; house; residence; address
new home
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
torii (Shinto shrine archway)
separation; living separately; living apart
moving; changing residence; change of address
living room (Western style); sitting room
long visit; overstaying
Imperial Palace (of Japan); imperial residence
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement)
kamishibai; storytelling with pictures; form of Japanese street theater and storytelling (popular from the 1930s to the 1950s)
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
living together; mixed residence; sharing living quarters
living room