褂
ancient ordinary kimono
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケイ
- カイ
- ケ
Kun'yomi
- うちき
- うちかけ
Meaning
褂 refers to a type of ancient ordinary kimono, specifically an unlined robe or coat worn in historical contexts.
Study
Etymology
褂 combines 衤 (clothing) with 卦, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used for a historical garment, but the exact origin of the compound is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The clothing radical 衤 beside 卦 suggests a specific garment. Imagine an ancient diviner wearing a simple unlined robe while casting hexagrams: 褂 is that ordinary kimono.
Reading mnemonic
For ケイ, picture a traditional robe worn by a character named Kay: Kay -> ケイ, and she always wears this ancient kimono.