醐

boiled butter

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Readings

On'yomi

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

醐 centers on a rich, concentrated dairy product: boiled butter. It is a specific culinary term without broader abstract extensions.

Most common words using 醐

醍醐味だいごみ
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; the true charm
醍醐だいご
ghee (held to be the greatest of all flavours); the ultimate truth of Buddhism; nirvana

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Etymology

醐 combines 酉 (wine jar, here suggesting a fermented or processed liquid) with 胡, which likely contributes the sound. The character specifically denotes boiled butter, a rich dairy product.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 酉 is a wine jar used for fermenting or processing, and the right side 胡 suggests a rich, foreign-origin substance. Picture a jar of thick, boiled butter being prepared.

Reading mnemonic

For ゴ, imagine a rich, golden boiled butter that you go to great lengths to prepare: go -> ゴ, and the golden butter is ready.