盂
bowl
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Readings
On'yomi
- ウ
Kun'yomi
- はち
Meaning
盂 centers on a bowl-shaped container, typically a deep dish or basin.
Most common words using 盂
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Etymology
盂 combines 皿 (dish) with 于, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character originally referred to a type of bowl or basin.
Meaning mnemonic
The bottom 皿 is a dish, and the top 于 looks like a lid or a handle. Together they form a bowl with a distinctive top.
Reading mnemonic
For ウ, imagine a bowl so deep it echoes 'oooh' when you speak into it: oooh -> ウ.