堹
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Readings
On'yomi
- チョウ
- ショウ
- シュ
Kun'yomi
- つつ.み
- くろ
- あぜ
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
堹 combines 土 (earth) with 重 (heavy). The exact historical development is uncertain, and the character is rare in modern Japanese.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is earth 土 and the right side is heavy 重. Picture heavy earth piled up, but since the meaning is unclear, treat this as a visual reminder only.
Reading mnemonic
For チョウ, imagine a heavy earth mound shaped like a long chou (invented name) stretching across the field: Chou -> チョウ.