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Kotomora

鷫

turquoise kingfisher

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Readings

On'yomi

  • シュク
  • スク

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

鷫 refers to a specific bird: the turquoise kingfisher. Its meaning is narrow and ornithological, with no common abstract extensions.

Study

Etymology

鷫 combines 肅 (likely a phonetic component) with 鳥 (bird), forming a character for a specific bird species. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 肅 looks stern and upright, like a solemn guard. The right side 鳥 is a bird. Picture a turquoise kingfisher standing rigidly on a branch, as if on solemn watch.

Reading mnemonic

For シュク, imagine a turquoise kingfisher perched on a shoe rack: shoe rack -> シュク, and the bird's solemn pose fits the left component 肅.