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Kotomora

睒

to glance at, to peep, glittering, to shine

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Readings

On'yomi

  • セン
  • ダン

Kun'yomi

  • ぬすみ.みる

Meaning

睒 centers on a quick, furtive look: glancing at something, peeping, or catching a glittering shine that draws the eye briefly.

Study

Etymology

睒 combines 目 (eye) with 炎 (flame), likely suggesting the flickering, quick movement of a glance or a glittering shine. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

An eye 目 beside flames 炎: picture a flickering fire catching your eye, making you glance or peep at its glittering light.

Reading mnemonic

For セン, imagine a quick glance at a cent (coin) glittering in the firelight: cent -> セン, and the eye catches the shine.