齵
uneven (teeth)
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Readings
On'yomi
- ゴウ
- グ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
齵 centers on irregularity in teeth: unevenness, crookedness, or misalignment in the dental arch.
Study
Etymology
齵 combines 齒 (teeth) with 禺, which likely contributes the sound and may carry a sense of irregularity or protrusion. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The tooth radical 齒 on the left and the bumpy-looking 禺 on the right suggest a row of teeth that is not straight: imagine uneven teeth sticking out like the peaks and valleys in 禺.
Reading mnemonic
For ゴウ, picture a goofy grin with uneven teeth: goofy -> ゴウ, and the crooked teeth make the smile look goofy.