之繞

Etymology 1
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The meaning of is debated. Theories include:
 * 1)  is an ; the 15th century Ainōshō  says that it is derived from  since  is written with 4 strokes.
 * 2) Kenji Emori  suggests that it is from, i.e. "the nyō of ".
 * 3) Euphonic sound change  from  to.

Noun

 * 1) The kanji component, a form of the radical.

Etymology 2
Sound shift from shinnyō.