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Kotomora

氂

tail, hair, yak

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Readings

On'yomi

  • リ
  • ボウ
  • モウ
  • ライ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

氂 centers on animal hair or tail, especially from a yak. The meanings tail, hair, and yak are connected through the idea of a yak's long, hairy tail.

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Etymology

氂 is a rare character combining 毛 (hair) with a phonetic component. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it likely originated as a specific term for yak hair or tail.

Meaning mnemonic

The visible 毛 (hair) inside the character points to its meaning: a yak's hairy tail. Picture a yak with a long, flowing tail made of thick hair.

Reading mnemonic

For リ, imagine a yak's tail being used as a luxurious hairpiece for a queen named Lee: Lee -> リ, and her royal hairpiece comes from the yak's tail.