馿
ass, donkey
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Readings
On'yomi
- ロ
- リョ
Kun'yomi
- うさぎうま
Meaning
馿 centers on a donkey or ass, a specific equine animal. The meanings are straightforward and refer to the same creature.
Study
Etymology
馿 combines 馬 (horse) with 户, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character is used for donkey, an animal related to horses.
Meaning mnemonic
A horse 馬 beside a door 户: imagine a stubborn donkey blocking the stable door, refusing to move.
Reading mnemonic
For ロ, picture a low donkey braying loudly: low -> ロ, and the donkey's sound echoes through the stable.