腒
game
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Readings
On'yomi
- キョ
- コ
Kun'yomi
- ほじし
Meaning
腒 is a rare kanji whose core meaning is unclear. The given gloss "game" likely refers to hunted animals, but the kanji is not in common use and its standalone meaning is uncertain.
Study
Etymology
腒 combines the flesh radical ⺼ with 居, which likely provides the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, and the character is rare.
Meaning mnemonic
The flesh radical ⺼ suggests something related to meat or the body. The right side 居 can mean "reside" or "dwell." Picture game meat stored in a dwelling after a hunt.
Reading mnemonic
For キョ, imagine a hunter shouting "kyo!" as he brings game meat back to his dwelling: kyo -> キョ.