轝
envy, hate, dislike, resentment
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヨ
Kun'yomi
- こし
Meaning
轝 centers on strong negative feelings toward something or someone: envy, hatred, dislike, and resentment. These emotions share a core of bitter ill-will.
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Etymology
轝 is a rare character. It combines 車 (vehicle) with 與, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development of the meaning is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The top part 與 suggests giving or sharing, but the bottom 車 is a cart. Imagine someone watching another person receive a cart and feeling bitter envy and resentment, hating the unfairness.
Reading mnemonic
For ヨ, picture a person filled with envy yelling 'Yo!' in bitter resentment when they see the cart they wanted: Yo -> ヨ.