愑
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヨウ
- ユ
Kun'yomi
- みつ.る
- いか.る
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 愑 is uncertain. It combines 忄 (heart) with 勇, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart radical 忄 beside 勇 suggests a brave or emotional heart, but the actual meaning is uncertain.
Reading mnemonic
For ヨウ, imagine a brave heart shouting 'Yo!' as it charges forward: Yo -> ヨウ, and the heart 忄 is full of courage 勇.