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Kotomora

韔

wrapper or case for bow

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Readings

On'yomi

  • チョウ
  • リョウ

Kun'yomi

  • ゆみぶくろ

Meaning

韔 refers to a wrapper or case specifically for a bow, a protective covering used to store or carry a bow.

Study

Etymology

韔 combines 韋 (leather) and 長 (long), suggesting a long leather case for a bow. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component choice fits the meaning.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 韋 relates to leather, and the right side 長 means long. Imagine a long leather wrapper made to hold a bow securely.

Reading mnemonic

For チョウ, picture a long leather bow case with a distinctive label: 'Chou's Bow Case'. The name Chou (pronounced 'choh') cues チョウ while the case holds the bow.