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Kotomora

朎

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Readings

On'yomi

  • レイ
  • リョウ

Kun'yomi

  • つきのうつくしいひかり

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Its meaning is uncertain, but it is associated with the beautiful light of the moon based on its reading.

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Etymology

朎 combines 月 (moon) with 令, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The moon 月 on the left and 令 on the right suggest a connection to moonlight. Think of the moon's beautiful light shining through a clear night.

Reading mnemonic

For レイ, imagine a ray of moonlight: ray -> レイ, and the moon 月 shines beautifully.