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Kotomora

纊

cotton, silk

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Readings

On'yomi

  • コウ

Kun'yomi

  • ぬめ
  • わた

Meaning

纊 centers on fine natural fibers used for textiles: cotton and silk. Both meanings point to soft, thread-like materials that can be spun or woven.

Study

Etymology

纊 combines 糸 (thread) with 廣, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used for cotton and silk, but the exact historical development of the right component is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 糸 is thread. The right side 廣 looks like a wide, spreading shape. Imagine a wide field of cotton plants or silkworms producing endless fine thread.

Reading mnemonic

For コウ, picture a cocoon of silk: cocoon -> コウ, and the thread 糸 comes from the cocoon.