仗
cane, stick
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Readings
On'yomi
- ジョウ
- チョウ
Kun'yomi
- つえ
- つわもの
- まわり
- よる
Meaning
仗 centers on a long, slender object used for support or as a tool: a cane or stick. The idea is a handheld rod that aids walking or serves as a simple implement.
Most common words using 仗
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Etymology
仗 combines 亻 (person) with 丈, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of a length or measure, suggesting a person holding a long stick or cane.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 holding a long measuring stick 丈: that stick becomes their cane for support.
Reading mnemonic
For ジョウ, imagine a person leaning on a cane while watching a show: show -> ジョウ, and the cane supports them through the performance.