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Kotomora

驥

fast horse, talent

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Readings

On'yomi

  • キ

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

驥 centers on exceptional speed and ability, originally a fast horse and by extension outstanding talent.

Most common words using 驥

  • 驥尾きび

    tail of a swift horse; behind a great person

  • 驥尾に付すきびにふす

    to succeed by following the lead of an expert; to get ahead by following someone's lead

  • 驥足きそく

    full ability

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Etymology

驥 combines 馬 (horse) with 冀, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of hope or aspiration, together suggesting a horse of exceptional quality.

Meaning mnemonic

A horse 馬 combined with 冀, a shape associated with hope and aspiration, gives the image of a horse that exceeds all hopes—a fast horse and a symbol of outstanding talent.

Reading mnemonic

For キ, imagine a key horse that unlocks victory with its speed: key -> キ, and this fast horse is the key to success.