挈
carry by hand
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケイ
- ケツ
Kun'yomi
- ひっさ.げる
Meaning
挈 centers on lifting and carrying something by hand, emphasizing a firm grip and manual transport.
Most common words using 挈
- 提挈ていけつ
cooperation
Study
Etymology
挈 combines 㓞 (which itself contains 刀 and 土) with 手 (hand), suggesting a hand gripping or carving something. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the structure points to manual action.
Meaning mnemonic
The hand 手 at the bottom supports the top part 㓞, like a hand firmly holding a tool or object. Imagine lifting a heavy carved stone by hand.
Reading mnemonic
For ケイ, picture carrying a heavy cake by hand: cake -> ケイ, and your hand is underneath supporting it.