鞍 (くら) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
saddle
Refers to a saddle for riding animals, especially horses. Also used in figurative expressions like 鞍替え (changing one's occupation or allegiance).
馬具 is a broader term for horse tack and equipment, while 鞍 specifically means the saddle.
Etymology
The kanji 鞍 is a phono-semantic compound with 革 (leather) and 安 (phonetic component). The word くら is native Japanese.
