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Kotomora

沆

ferry, fog, flowing

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Readings

On'yomi

  • コウ

Kun'yomi

  • ひろ.い

Meaning

沆 centers on water in a broad, misty, or moving state: a ferry crossing water, fog over water, or water flowing. The meanings connect through the image of water spreading out or moving across a surface.

Study

Etymology

沆 combines 氵 (water) with 亢, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the character is associated with broad water or mist.

Meaning mnemonic

Water 氵 beside 亢: picture a broad river with a ferry moving through misty, flowing water. The right side 亢 looks like a high platform or pier, from which you board the ferry into the foggy flow.

Reading mnemonic

For コウ, imagine a ferry captain calling out 'Go!' (コウ) as the boat pushes off into the foggy river. The sound 'Go' cues コウ while the ferry moves through the water.