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Kotomora

翯

glistening plumage, reflection of the sun on water

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Readings

On'yomi

  • コク
  • カク

Kun'yomi

  • つやがあ.る

Meaning

翯 centers on a bright, glossy sheen: the glistening of feathers or the shimmering reflection of sunlight on water. Both meanings share the idea of a smooth, luminous surface catching light.

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Etymology

翯 combines 羽 (feathers) with 高 (tall, high), likely suggesting the bright, glossy appearance of feathers raised or catching light. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

Feathers (羽) raised high (高) catch the sun and glisten. Picture a bird with plumage held tall, each feather shining like sunlight on water.

Reading mnemonic

For コク, imagine a glossy-feathered bird perched on a tall rock: rock -> コク, and the bird's plumage glistens in the sun.