掀
raise, hoist
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Readings
On'yomi
- キン
- ケン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
掀 centers on lifting something upward with effort: raising or hoisting an object.
Study
Etymology
掀 combines the hand radical 扌 with 欣, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of joyful exertion, but the exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The hand radical 扌 beside 欣 suggests using your hands to lift something up with a sense of effort or even joy at the accomplishment.
Reading mnemonic
For キン, imagine a strong person named Kin hoisting a heavy box with a cheerful grin: Kin -> キン, and the hand radical shows the lifting action.