羐
to lead, guide
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Readings
On'yomi
- ユウ
- ユ
Kun'yomi
- みちび.く
- いざな.う
- すす.める
Meaning
羐 centers on guiding or leading someone forward, whether physically or by persuasion.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 羐 is uncertain. The modern form visually contains 艹, 土, and 久, but these may not reflect the original components.
Meaning mnemonic
Picture a plant (艹) growing out of the earth (土) and lasting a long time (久), as if it is leading the way upward.
Reading mnemonic
For ユウ, imagine a guide saying 'you' to point the way: you -> ユウ, and the guide leads you forward.