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Kotomora

膣

vagina

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Readings

On'yomi

  • チツ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

膣 refers specifically to the vagina, a part of the female reproductive system.

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Etymology

膣 combines the flesh radical ⺼ with 窒, which likely contributes the sound チツ. The character was created to represent a specific body part.

Meaning mnemonic

The flesh radical ⺼ indicates a body part, and the right side 窒 (which can mean 'block' or 'obstruct') suggests a passage or cavity. Together they point to the vagina.

Reading mnemonic

For チツ, imagine a medical chart where the vagina is labeled with the sound 'cheats' (チツ), as if the body part is 'cheating' by being hidden. Cheats -> チツ.