狳
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヨ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Most common words using 狳
- 犰狳きゅうよ
armadillo
Study
Etymology
狳 combines the animal radical 犭 with 余, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
With no clear meaning, picture a mysterious animal (犭) whose name sounds like 余 (ヨ), but its true nature remains unknown.
Reading mnemonic
For ヨ, imagine a yo-yo tied to the animal radical: yo -> ヨ, and the animal plays with it.