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Kotomora

璉

vessel used hold grain offerings

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Readings

On'yomi

  • レン
  • リン

Kun'yomi

  • うつわ

Meaning

璉 refers to a specific type of ritual vessel used for holding grain offerings in ancient ceremonies.

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Etymology

璉 combines 王 (jade/jewel) with 連, which likely contributes the sound. The character denotes a ritual vessel, possibly made of or decorated with jade.

Meaning mnemonic

The jewel radical 王 suggests a precious object, and the right side 連 (link/connect) hints at a vessel used to connect offerings to the divine. Picture a beautifully crafted jade vessel holding grain for a ceremony.

Reading mnemonic

For レン, imagine a ceremonial vessel so precious it is kept in a special den: den -> レン, and the vessel holds sacred grain.