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Kotomora

覴

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Readings

On'yomi

  • トウ
  • チョウ

Kun'yomi

  • み.つめる

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

覴 is a rare character combining 登 and 見. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it likely follows a phono-semantic pattern where 登 contributes sound and 見 contributes the idea of seeing.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 登 suggests climbing or ascending, and the right side 見 is an eye. Imagine climbing up to get a better view, staring intently from a high place.

Reading mnemonic

For トウ, picture climbing a tall tower (タワー) to stare down: tower -> トウ, and from the top you gaze intently.