燸
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Readings
On'yomi
- ニュ
- ダン
- ジュ
Kun'yomi
- あたた.める
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
燸 combines 火 (fire) with 需, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
With fire 火 on the left and 需 on the right, imagine a fire used for warming something needed, but the exact meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For ニュ, picture a new fire being lit: new -> ニュ, and the fire 火 warms what is needed 需.