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Kotomora

摑

box one's ears, slap

StatusJinmeiyōStrokes14

Readings

On'yomi

  • カク

Kun'yomi

  • つか.む
  • つか.まえる
  • つか.まる

Meaning

摑 centers on striking the side of the head with an open hand: boxing someone's ears or slapping.

Study

Etymology

摑 combines 扌 (hand) with 國, which likely contributes the sound カク and suggests a forceful hand action. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

A hand 扌 striking the side of a 國 (country) shaped head: imagine boxing someone's ears so hard their head rings like a gong.

Reading mnemonic

For カク, picture a loud 'crack!' sound as the hand slaps the ear: crack -> カク, and the sting of the slap echoes.