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Kotomora

汔

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Readings

On'yomi

  • キツ
  • コチ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

The exact historical development is uncertain. The modern form combines 氵 (water) with 乞, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.

Meaning mnemonic

With water 氵 and a shape like 乞 (beg), imagine a dry riverbed begging for water, but its true meaning is uncertain.

Reading mnemonic

For キツ, imagine a kitsune (きつね, fox) begging for water by the river: kitsu -> キツ.