睠
to care for, love
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケン
Kun'yomi
- かえり.みる
Meaning
睠 centers on affectionate attention: caring for someone or loving them with a watchful, protective gaze.
Study
Etymology
睠 combines 目 (eye) with 卷, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of rolling or turning, suggesting a turning of the eyes toward someone with care.
Meaning mnemonic
The eye 目 looks at a rolled scroll 卷, like a parent lovingly watching over a child's artwork. That watchful care is 睠.
Reading mnemonic
For ケン, picture Ken, a caring friend, always watching over you with loving eyes: Ken -> ケン.