廈
house
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Readings
On'yomi
- カ
- サ
Kun'yomi
- いえ
Meaning
廈 centers on a large, roofed building: a house or mansion. It conveys the idea of a substantial dwelling.
Most common words using 廈
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Etymology
廈 combines 广 (building with a roof) and 夏, which likely contributes the sound. The character originally referred to a large house or mansion.
Meaning mnemonic
Under a broad roof 广, the inner part 夏 suggests summer. Imagine a spacious summer house—a grand mansion where you can escape the heat.
Reading mnemonic
For カ, picture a car parked in front of a large house: car -> カ, and the house is so big it has its own garage.