袞
imperial robes
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Readings
On'yomi
- コン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
袞 centers on formal imperial robes, specifically the dragon-embroidered ceremonial attire of an emperor.
Most common words using 袞
- 袞竜こんりょう
imperial robes
Study
Etymology
袞 combines 衣 (clothing) with 㕣, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of flowing or dragon patterns on imperial robes. The exact historical development of the inner component is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The outer 衣 (clothing) wraps around the inner 㕣, which looks like a stylized dragon or emblem. Picture an emperor wearing a robe richly decorated with dragon patterns: 袞 is the imperial robe.
Reading mnemonic
For コン, imagine a con artist trying to steal the emperor's robe: con -> コン, and the robe is the target of the con.