髀
thigh
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヒ
- ヘイ
Kun'yomi
- もも
Meaning
髀 centers on the thigh, the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee.
Most common words using 髀
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Etymology
髀 combines 骨 (bone) with 卑, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the lower body. The character specifically denotes the thigh bone or thigh.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 骨 means bone, and the right side 卑 suggests something low or base. Picture the thigh bone as the sturdy base bone of the leg.
Reading mnemonic
For ヒ, imagine a thigh bone being used as a simple tool to heave something heavy: heave -> ヒ, and the bone does the lifting.