裘
leather clothing
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Readings
On'yomi
- キュウ
- グ
Kun'yomi
- かわごろも
- けごろも
Meaning
裘 centers on clothing made from animal hide: leather garments or fur coats.
Most common words using 裘
- 千金の裘は一狐の腋に非ずせんきんのきゅうはいっこのえきにあらず
to rule a country requires many great men; an expensive fur coat will not be made with a single fox
- 裘代きゅうたい
fine monk's robes worn by members of the imperial household, nobility, councilors (councillors), etc.
Study
Etymology
裘 combines 衣 (clothing) with 求, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to seeking or obtaining animal hides for garments.
Meaning mnemonic
The top component 求 looks like a person seeking warmth, and the bottom 衣 is clothing. Together, 裘 is leather clothing sought for cold weather.
Reading mnemonic
For キュウ, imagine a leather coat so fine it makes you say 'cue!' as in a stylish cue: cue -> キュウ, and the leather clothing is the star of the show.