寧
ネイ, むし.ろ, あき, やす, やすし, よし

rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility

JLPT1 G7 S14 F1697

寍# is 宀 roof/building + an element combining 心 heart/emotions and 皿 dish/plate/bowl → settle into a relaxed position while partaking of food indoors. 寧 alters 皿 into 罒 and adds 丂 as described in 号 (extend then bend) → settle oneself in a relaxed posture, with a plate of food alongside → *quiet*; *peaceful*. *Rather* is a borrowed meaning.

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