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Kotomora

郒

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ロウ
  • リョウ

Kun'yomi

  • おとこ

Meaning

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

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Etymology

郒 is a rare character whose historical development is uncertain. It visually combines 良 and 邑, but the exact origin is unclear.

Meaning mnemonic

Since the meaning is unclear, focus on the shape: 良 (good) next to 邑 (village enclosure). Picture a good village, but remember this kanji's meaning is uncertain.

Reading mnemonic

For ロウ, imagine a low wall around the village enclosure 邑: low -> ロウ, and the good 良 village sits inside.