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Kotomora

潾

clear water

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Readings

On'yomi

  • リン
  • ラン
  • レン

Kun'yomi

  • きよ.い

Meaning

潾 centers on water that is clear and pure, describing a state of transparency and cleanliness in a body of water.

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Etymology

潾 combines 氵 (water) with 粦, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to clarity or a sparkling quality. The exact historical development of 粦 is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The water radical 氵 beside 粦 suggests a stream so clear you can see the rice grains (米) at the bottom, even in the evening (夕).

Reading mnemonic

For リン, imagine a clear mountain spring where you can hear the ringing (リン) sound of water drops: ringing -> リン, and the water is perfectly clear.