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Kotomora

窀

to bury

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Readings

On'yomi

  • チュン
  • トン
  • タン

Kun'yomi

  • あつ.い

Meaning

窀 centers on the act of burying, specifically placing a body into a grave or tomb.

Study

Etymology

窀 combines 穴 (hole, cave) with 屯, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character is associated with burial pits or graves.

Meaning mnemonic

A hole (穴) in the ground with a body placed inside (屯 suggests a cluster or gathering, here of remains) represents burial.

Reading mnemonic

For チュン, imagine a burial mound where a tune is hummed: tune -> チュン, as mourners gather around the grave.