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Kotomora

韵

rhyme, vowel

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Readings

On'yomi

  • イン

Kun'yomi

  • ひびき

Meaning

韵 centers on the musical quality of language: the matching of sounds in rhyme and the resonant flow of vowels.

Study

Etymology

韵 is a variant form of 韻, combining 音 (sound) with 匀, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development of the 匀 component is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

Sound 音 on the left and a balanced, even shape 匀 on the right suggest sounds that match evenly—like rhyming words or flowing vowels.

Reading mnemonic

For イン, imagine the sound of a rhyme echoing in an inn: inn -> イン, and the vowel sounds resonate through the room.