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Kotomora

騸

geld, castrate

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Readings

On'yomi

  • セン

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

騸 centers on the act of castrating or gelding, specifically referring to the removal of reproductive capability in animals.

Study

Etymology

騸 combines 馬 (horse) with 扇, which likely contributes the sound セン. The character specifically denotes gelding a horse.

Meaning mnemonic

A horse 馬 beside a fan 扇: imagine using a fan to cool a horse after a gelding procedure.

Reading mnemonic

For セン, picture a horse being gelded with a single swift cut: the sound 'sen' echoes the quick, precise action.