甁
jug
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヘイ
- ビン
Kun'yomi
- かめ
Meaning
甁 centers on a container for liquids: a jug or jar. It is a specific vessel shape, not a general container word.
Study
Etymology
甁 combines 瓦 (earthenware) with 幷, which likely contributes the sound. Together they indicate a ceramic jug.
Meaning mnemonic
The right side 瓦 means earthenware, and the left side 幷 looks like a container with a lid. Picture a ceramic jug made from clay.
Reading mnemonic
For ヘイ, imagine a heavy jug full of water: heavy -> ヘイ, and the jug is so heavy you can barely lift it.