鬺
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- に.る
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 鬺 is uncertain. It visually contains 鬲, an ancient cooking vessel, but the origin and function of the right side are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 鬲 looks like a cooking pot. Without a clear meaning, picture a mysterious ancient vessel whose purpose has been forgotten.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine showing (ショウ) someone this rare kanji and asking what it means: show -> ショウ.