袷
lined (kimono)
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Readings
On'yomi
- コウ
- キョウ
Kun'yomi
- あわせ
Meaning
袷 centers on clothing that is lined, specifically a lined kimono. The idea is a garment with an inner layer added for structure or warmth.
Most common words using 袷
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Etymology
袷 combines 衤 (clothing) with 合, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of joining or combining, suggesting a garment with layers joined together.
Meaning mnemonic
The clothing radical 衤 beside 合 (join) creates a picture of a garment where two layers are joined: a lined kimono.
Reading mnemonic
For コウ, imagine a coat with a warm inner lining: coat -> コウ, and the lined kimono keeps you cozy.