捂
resist
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Readings
On'yomi
- ゴ
Kun'yomi
- ふ.れる
Meaning
捂 centers on the idea of resisting or pushing back against something, often with the hand.
Study
Etymology
捂 combines 扌 (hand) with 吾, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the hand radical suggests an action of resisting or blocking.
Meaning mnemonic
The hand 扌 beside 吾 looks like a hand pushing against something solid. Picture your hand resisting a heavy door: 捂 means resist.
Reading mnemonic
For ゴ, imagine your hand resisting a go signal at a race: go -> ゴ, but you hold back.