慊
satisfaction
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケン
- キョウ
Kun'yomi
- あきたりる
- うら.む
Meaning
慊 centers on a feeling of deep satisfaction or contentment, as when a need or desire is fully met.
Study
Etymology
慊 combines the heart radical 忄 with 兼, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest the idea of holding together or completeness, leading to satisfaction.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart 忄 beside 兼 (which can suggest combining or holding together) gives the image of a heart that has everything it needs, fully satisfied.
Reading mnemonic
For ケン, imagine a contented person named Ken, whose heart is full of satisfaction: Ken -> ケン.