驊
an excellent horse
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Readings
On'yomi
- カ
- ゲ
Kun'yomi
- あかくりげ
Meaning
驊 centers on a horse of exceptional quality: an excellent, fine horse.
Most common words using 驊
- 驊騮かりゅう
fine horse; swift horse
Study
Etymology
驊 combines 馬 (horse) with 華, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest splendor or excellence, fitting the meaning of an excellent horse.
Meaning mnemonic
A horse 馬 that is as splendid as a flower 華: 驊 is an excellent horse.
Reading mnemonic
For カ, imagine a car that is as excellent as this horse: car -> カ, and the horse is so fine it could outrun any car.