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Kotomora

炆

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ブン
  • モン

Kun'yomi

  • あたた.か

Meaning

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

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Etymology

炆 combines 火 (fire) with 文, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is fire 火 and the right side is writing or pattern 文. Picture a fire that writes patterns of warmth in the air, but remember its standalone meaning is unclear.

Reading mnemonic

For ブン, imagine a bun warming by the fire: bun -> ブン, and the fire 火 gives it a gentle warmth.