昫
warm
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Readings
On'yomi
- ク
- キョウ
Kun'yomi
- あたた.か
Meaning
昫 centers on warmth, specifically the gentle warmth of the sun.
Study
Etymology
昫 combines 日 (sun) with 句, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development of 句 in this character is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The sun 日 on the left and the curved shape 句 on the right suggest the sun's rays bending around to spread warmth.
Reading mnemonic
For ク, imagine a cool morning where the sun's warmth is just starting to feel cozy: coo -> ク, and the sun 日 brings that gentle warmth.