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Kotomora

祼

libation

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Readings

On'yomi

  • カン

Kun'yomi

  • まつり

Meaning

祼 centers on a ritual pouring of liquid as an offering: a libation. The meaning is narrow and ceremonial, tied to formal religious practice.

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Etymology

祼 combines 示 (altar, religious ceremony) with 果, which likely contributes the sound. The character is associated with ritual pouring of wine or liquid offerings.

Meaning mnemonic

At the altar (示), fruit (果) is offered by pouring a libation. Imagine a priest pouring wine over fruit as a sacred offering.

Reading mnemonic

For カン, picture a can of sacred wine being poured at the altar: can -> カン, and the libation flows from the can.