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Kotomora

鮷

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Readings

On'yomi

  • イ
  • テイ
  • ダイ
  • シ

Kun'yomi

  • なまず
  • すけそう

Meaning

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

Study

Etymology

鮷 combines 魚 (fish) with 弟, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is a fish 魚, and the right side is 弟 (younger brother). Picture a younger brother fish, but its exact meaning is uncertain.

Reading mnemonic

For イ, imagine an eel (イ) that looks like a fish with a younger brother shape: eel -> イ.