晜
insect
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Readings
On'yomi
- コン
Kun'yomi
- あに
Meaning
晜 is a rare kanji whose given meaning is 'insect'. Its standalone meaning is unclear and may be limited to this single gloss.
Study
Etymology
The historical development of 晜 is uncertain. It visually combines 日 (sun) and 弟 (younger brother), but the connection to 'insect' is not clear from these components.
Meaning mnemonic
Picture a sun-loving insect that crawls out when the sun is high, like a younger brother following the sun.
Reading mnemonic
For コン, imagine a con artist insect that tricks other bugs: con -> コン.