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Kotomora

熲

bright

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ケイ
  • キョウ

Kun'yomi

  • ひかり

Meaning

熲 centers on brightness or radiance, often associated with light or fire.

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Etymology

熲 combines 火 (fire) with 頃 (which likely contributes the sound), suggesting brightness from fire. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

Fire 火 on the left and a head-like shape 頁 on the right: imagine a bright flame illuminating someone's face, making everything bright.

Reading mnemonic

For ケイ, picture a bright flame shaped like the letter K: K -> ケイ, and the fire glows brightly.