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Kotomora

瑲

tinkling sound tinkling of pendant gems

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ショウ
  • ソウ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

瑲 centers on a clear, light ringing sound, especially the delicate tinkling of gemstones or pendants striking each other.

Study

Etymology

瑲 combines 王 (jade/gem) with 倉, which likely contributes the sound. The character was created to represent the tinkling sound of jade ornaments.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 王 (jade) shows the material, and the right side 倉 suggests a storehouse. Imagine a storehouse full of jade pendants gently clinking together, producing a tinkling sound.

Reading mnemonic

For ショウ, picture a show of jade jewelry where every movement makes a tinkling sound: show -> ショウ, and the gems ring out.