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Kotomora

覼

explain in detail

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ラ
  • ラン
  • レン

Kun'yomi

  • み.る

Meaning

覼 centers on explaining something in thorough detail, often by examining or looking closely at it. The idea is to lay out all aspects so nothing is left unclear.

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Etymology

覼 combines 見 (see, look) with 爾, which likely contributes a sound element. The idea of looking closely to explain in detail fits the semantic component 見.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 爾 looks like a dense, intricate pattern, and the right side 見 means 'see'. Imagine examining a complex design so carefully that you can explain every tiny detail.

Reading mnemonic

For ラ, picture a scholar explaining a detailed diagram while singing 'la la la' to remember the key points: la -> ラ, and the detailed explanation flows like a song.