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Kotomora

齝

chew the cud

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Readings

On'yomi

  • チ
  • シ

Kun'yomi

  • にれ.がむ
  • にげ.かむ

Meaning

齝 centers on the act of chewing the cud, a specific digestive process in ruminant animals. The meaning is narrow and technical.

Study

Etymology

齝 combines 齒 (teeth) with 台, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character is rare and its exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 齒 means teeth, and the right side 台 looks like a platform. Imagine a cow on a platform, slowly chewing its cud with its teeth.

Reading mnemonic

For チ, picture a cow chewing the cud while sitting on a platform, and think of the sound 'chew' — the 'ch' sound cues チ.