牾
go against, be contrary to
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Readings
On'yomi
- ゴ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
牾 centers on opposition and conflict: going against something or being contrary to it.
Most common words using 牾
- 牴牾ていご
disagreement; conflict; clash; discrepancy; inconsistency
Study
Etymology
牾 combines 牜 (cow/ox) with 吾, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the character is associated with opposition or going against.
Meaning mnemonic
An ox (牜) and the sound component 吾 together suggest a stubborn ox pushing against a barrier: going against and being contrary.
Reading mnemonic
For ゴ, imagine a contrary ox that won't go where you want: go -> ゴ, and the ox goes against your command.