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Kotomora

裵

surname, look of a flowing gown

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ハイ
  • ヒ
  • ベ

Kun'yomi

  • たちもとお.る

Meaning

裵 centers on the visual image of a long, flowing gown, often associated with a surname. The surname usage likely derives from the elegant, draping appearance of such clothing.

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Etymology

裵 combines 衣 (clothing) with 非, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character is associated with the appearance of a flowing gown, and its use as a surname may stem from this imagery. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

Picture a long gown (衣) with a distinctive non-straight, flowing pattern (非) that drapes elegantly. The character 裵 captures that flowing gown look.

Reading mnemonic

For ハイ, imagine a flowing gown swaying as you say 'hi' to someone: 'hi' -> ハイ, and the gown flows with the greeting.