虝
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Readings
On'yomi
- コ
Kun'yomi
- とら
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
虝 combines 虎 (tiger) with 勿, but the exact historical development and original meaning are uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The tiger enclosure 虎 wraps around 勿, but the meaning is unclear. Think of a tiger that should not be approached.
Reading mnemonic
For コ, imagine a tiger cub (こ) hiding inside the enclosure: こ -> コ, and the cub is the small thing inside the tiger shape.