鶻
falcon, eagle
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Readings
On'yomi
- コツ
- カツ
Kun'yomi
- はやぶさ
Meaning
鶻 centers on a specific bird of prey: a falcon or eagle. The two given meanings are closely related, both referring to large, powerful hunting birds.
Most common words using 鶻
- 回鶻かいこつ
Uighur; Uigur; Uygur
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Etymology
鶻 combines 骨 (bone) and 鳥 (bird). The exact historical reason for the bone component is uncertain; it may have originally contributed a phonetic element or been used to describe a bony or strong bird of prey.
Meaning mnemonic
A bird (鳥) with prominent bones (骨) suggests a lean, powerful hunter: a falcon or eagle.
Reading mnemonic
For コツ, imagine a falcon's sharp beak tapping against bone with a hard 'kots' sound: kots -> コツ.