熀
the blaze of fire, dazzling
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヨウ
- キョウ
- コウ
Kun'yomi
- さかん
Meaning
熀 centers on intense, brilliant light or fire: a dazzling blaze that overwhelms the senses.
Study
Etymology
熀 combines 火 (fire) with 晃 (bright, dazzling), suggesting a blazing, dazzling fire. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component relationship is clear.
Meaning mnemonic
Fire 火 on the left and dazzling brightness 晃 on the right: imagine a fire so intense it creates a blinding, dazzling blaze.
Reading mnemonic
For ヨウ, picture a dazzling fire that makes you say 'Yo!' in awe: Yo -> ヨウ, as the blaze lights up everything.