瓔

jewelled necklace

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Readings

On'yomi

エイ
ヨウ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

瓔 centers on a decorative jewelled necklace, specifically one made with precious stones or beads.

Most common words using 瓔

瓔珞ようらく
personal ornament (adorned with gemstones, and usu. worn by the nobility in ancient India or adorning Buddhist statues); necklace; diadem
瓔珞蘭ようらくらん
Oberonia japonica (species of fairy orchid)

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Etymology

瓔 combines 王 (jewel) with 嬰, which likely contributes the sound and possibly the idea of encircling or adorning, forming a character for a jewelled necklace.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 王 (jewel) and the right side 嬰 (which visually suggests something wrapped or encircled) together picture a necklace made of jewels encircling the neck.

Reading mnemonic

For エイ, imagine an elegant 'A'-list celebrity wearing a jewelled necklace: 'A' -> エイ, and the necklace sparkles with jewels.