蟁
mosquito, gnat
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Readings
On'yomi
- ブン
Kun'yomi
- か
Meaning
蟁 centers on small flying insects that bite or annoy: a mosquito or gnat.
Study
Etymology
蟁 combines 民 (people) with 䖵 (two insects), likely suggesting insects that bother people. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 民 (people) is bothered by the bottom 䖵 (two insects): imagine a swarm of mosquitoes and gnats pestering a crowd.
Reading mnemonic
For ブン, picture a mosquito buzzing near your ear with a deep 'bun' sound: bun -> ブン, and the insect annoys the people below.