Meaning

Primary

Folding Fan

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

おうぎ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is different from the one you learned with the kanji, so here's a mnemonic for you:

You're most likely to need a folding fan in Auggie (おうぎ), AKA August, since that's usually when it's hottest in a lot of places. Just keep in mind that a folding fan = Auggie accessory, and hopefully the おうぎ reading will stick to you (just like the August humidity… unless you have an 扇 on hand.)

Context

Context Sentences

あの、紫色の扇をもったご婦人は一体どなたですか。

Who on earth is the lady holding the violet folding fan?

Kanji Composition