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Kotomora

鞼

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Readings

On'yomi

  • キ
  • カイ
  • ケ
  • エ
  • ワイ

Kun'yomi

  • たづな
  • つよ.い
  • くじく
  • くじける

Meaning

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

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Etymology

鞼 combines 革 (leather) with 貴, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 革 suggests leather, and the right side 貴 suggests something precious. Picture a precious leather item, though its exact meaning is unclear.

Reading mnemonic

For キ, imagine a key made of precious leather: key -> キ, and the leather key is a rare, valuable object.