鮄
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Readings
On'yomi
- フツ
- ブチ
Kun'yomi
- さば
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Most common words using 鮄
- 魴鮄ほうぼう
red gurnard (Chelidonichthys spinosus); gurnet; sea robin
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Etymology
鮄 combines 魚 (fish) with 弗, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
With 魚 on the left, 鮄 likely relates to a type of fish, but its specific meaning is unclear. Picture a fish with the right side 弗 as a distinctive marking.
Reading mnemonic
For フツ, imagine a fish with feet (フツ sounds like 'foots') walking out of water: foots -> フツ.