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Kotomora

鬀

to shave

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Readings

On'yomi

  • テイ

Kun'yomi

  • かみ
  • まい
  • そ.る
  • す.る

Meaning

鬀 centers on the act of shaving, specifically cutting or removing hair from the head or body.

Study

Etymology

鬀 combines 髟 (hair) with 弟, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of cutting or ordering hair. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The top component 髟 represents long hair. The bottom component 弟 looks like a younger brother holding a razor. Picture a younger brother carefully shaving someone's long hair.

Reading mnemonic

For テイ, imagine a tailor (テイ) shaving excess fabric from a garment, just as one shaves hair. The tailor's careful cutting cues テイ.