恆
constant, regular, persistent
StatusJinmeiyō (variant)Strokes9
Readings
On'yomi
- コウ
Kun'yomi
- つね.に
Nanori
- わたる
- ひさし
Meaning
恆 centers on steadiness over time: something that is constant, regular, or persistent without interruption.
Study
Etymology
恆 combines 忄 (heart/mind) with 亙, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of spanning or extending, suggesting a constant state of mind.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart radical 忄 beside 亙, which looks like something stretching across, suggests a heart that stays steady and persistent over time.
Reading mnemonic
For コウ, imagine a constant, regular beat like a こう (kō) drum keeping time: こう -> コウ, and the heart stays steady with the rhythm.