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Kotomora

闞

glance, peep, roar, growl

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Readings

On'yomi

  • カン
  • ケン

Kun'yomi

  • のぞ.む

Meaning

闞 centers on looking or sounding through an opening: glancing or peeping visually, and roaring or growling as a forceful sound that bursts out.

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Etymology

闞 combines 門 (gate) with 敢, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of boldness or daring. The gate suggests looking or sounding through an opening.

Meaning mnemonic

Through the gate 門, someone dares 敢 to glance or peep inside, and a sudden roar or growl bursts out.

Reading mnemonic

For カン, imagine peeping through a gate and seeing a can that suddenly roars: can -> カン.