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Kotomora

弎

three

Strokes6

Readings

On'yomi

  • サン
  • ゾウ

Kun'yomi

  • み
  • み.つ
  • みっ.つ

Meaning

弎 is an uncommon variant of 三, meaning three. It represents the number three itself.

Study

Etymology

弎 is a variant form of 三 (three), with 弋 added as a decorative or distinguishing outer element. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The outer 弋 frames the inner 三 (three), like a label around the number three. See the three horizontal strokes and remember: 弎 is three.

Reading mnemonic

For サン, picture the sun (サン) shining on the three strokes of 三 inside 弋: sun -> サン, and the three strokes represent the number three.