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Kotomora

蠺

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Readings

On'yomi

  • サン
  • テン

Kun'yomi

  • かいこ
  • こ

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

Study

Etymology

The exact historical development of 蠺 is uncertain. It visually contains 日 and 䖵 (two insects), but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.

Meaning mnemonic

With no clear meaning, focus on the shape: 日 (sun) over 䖵 (two insects). Imagine two insects basking under the sun, but what they represent is a mystery.

Reading mnemonic

For サン, picture the sun (サン) shining down on the two insects: sun -> サン, tying the reading to the visible 日 component.