甌
small jar, jug
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Readings
On'yomi
- オウ
Kun'yomi
- ほとぎ
- はち
- かめ
Meaning
甌 centers on a small container made of earthenware: a small jar or jug.
Most common words using 甌
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Etymology
甌 combines 瓦 (earthenware) with 區, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character refers to a type of earthenware vessel.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 區 looks like a container with compartments, and the right side 瓦 is earthenware. Picture a small clay jar with sections inside.
Reading mnemonic
For オウ, imagine an old small jar that you exclaim 'Oh!' when you find it: Oh -> オウ.