旴
dawn
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Readings
On'yomi
- ク
Kun'yomi
- あさ
Meaning
旴 centers on the first light of day: dawn. It is a rare character whose meaning is tied to the early morning sun.
Study
Etymology
旴 combines 日 (sun) with 于, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the sun component clearly ties it to dawn.
Meaning mnemonic
The sun 日 rises beside 于, like the first ray of dawn peeking over the horizon. Picture the early morning light breaking through.
Reading mnemonic
For ク, imagine the cool (クール) air of dawn: cool -> ク, and the sun rises into the cool morning sky.