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Kotomora

廸

path, way, guide, lead, proceed, advance, reach, arrive

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Readings

On'yomi

  • テキ

Kun'yomi

  • みち
  • みちび.く
  • すす.む
  • いた.る

Meaning

廸 centers on a path or way, and by extension the act of guiding, leading, or proceeding along it to reach a destination.

Study

Etymology

廸 combines the movement enclosure 廴 with 由, which likely contributes a sound element. The character is associated with paths and leading, but the exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The enclosure 廴 suggests movement or extension, and 由 can be seen as a starting point or reason. Together they form a path that guides you from a starting point to a destination.

Reading mnemonic

For テキ, imagine a tech-savvy guide leading the way with a digital map: tech -> テキ, and the guide shows the path.