鱛
fish name
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Readings
On'yomi
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Kun'yomi
- えそ
Meaning
鱛 is a rare kanji used as a name for a specific fish. Its standalone meaning is simply a fish name, with no broader conceptual center.
Most common words using 鱛
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Etymology
鱛 combines 魚 (fish) with 曾, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development is uncertain, and the character appears to be a kokuji (Japanese-made kanji) for a local fish name.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 魚 means fish, and the right side 曾 looks like a layered net or trap. Picture a fish caught in a layered net: that fish is 鱛.
Reading mnemonic
For えそ, imagine an 'S.O.' signal from a fish trapped in a net: 'S.O.' sounds like えそ, and the fish 鱛 needs help.