揵
carry
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケン
- ゴン
Kun'yomi
- あ.げる
Meaning
揵 centers on the physical act of carrying or lifting something, using the hand.
Study
Etymology
揵 combines the hand radical 扌 with 建, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to setting up or erecting, suggesting the action of lifting or carrying by hand. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The hand radical 扌 beside 建 (build/erect) suggests using your hand to lift and carry building materials.
Reading mnemonic
For ケン, picture a strong man named Ken carrying heavy beams: Ken -> ケン, and his hand lifts them up.