悃
sincerity
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Readings
On'yomi
- コン
Kun'yomi
- まごころ
Meaning
悃 centers on heartfelt sincerity: a genuine, earnest feeling from deep within.
Study
Etymology
悃 combines the heart radical 忄 with 困, which likely contributes the sound コン. The heart radical points to an emotion or state of mind, here sincerity.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart radical 忄 beside 困 (which can suggest being in a difficult spot) reminds us that true sincerity comes from the heart even when it's hard.
Reading mnemonic
For コン, imagine a sincere con artist who, despite the trickery, speaks from the heart: con -> コン, and the heart radical 忄 shows the hidden sincerity.