珈
ornamental hairpin
StatusJinmeiyōStrokes9
Readings
On'yomi
- カ
Kun'yomi
- かみかざり
Meaning
珈 refers to an ornamental hairpin, a decorative accessory worn in the hair.
Most common words using 珈
Study
Etymology
珈 combines 王 (jade) with 加 (add), suggesting a jade ornament added to the hair. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component structure points to a decorative jade hairpin.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 王 (jade) and right side 加 (add) together picture adding a jade ornament to the hair: 珈 is an ornamental hairpin.
Reading mnemonic
For カ, imagine a car adorned with a giant ornamental hairpin on its hood: car -> カ, and the jade hairpin makes it fancy.