Origin

The character 臓 combines the component 月, which classifies characters related to the body and flesh, with 蔵 on the right side. The 蔵 component serves as a sound hint, telling you roughly how to pronounce the character (ゾウ), rather than contributing to its meaning. Together, the body-related classifier with this sound indicator creates a character meaning the internal organs and entrails, since these are flesh-based body parts that fit under the 月 classification.

AI-generated (claude-haiku-4-5), not yet reviewed. Formation type (automated guess): Phono-semantic (meaning + sound hint).