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Kotomora

粞

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Readings

On'yomi

  • セイ
  • サイ

Kun'yomi

  • こごめ

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

粞 combines 米 (rice) with 西, but the historical development and original meaning are uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is rice 米 and the right side is west 西. Picture a rare, forgotten grain from the west, but its true meaning is uncertain.

Reading mnemonic

For セイ, imagine saying "say" to a rare grain: "say" -> セイ, as if asking it to reveal its name.