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Kotomora

鮱

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Readings

On'yomi

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Kun'yomi

  • おおぼら
  • ぼら

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

鮱 combines 魚 (fish) with 老 (old). It is likely a kokuji created in Japan to represent a specific fish name, but the exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is a fish 魚 and the right side is old 老. Picture an old, wise fish that has lived a long time, but remember its actual meaning is unclear.

Reading mnemonic

For おおぼら, imagine an old fish named Oobora: the old fish 老 + 魚 is Oobora (おおぼら).