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Kotomora

摜

throw ground, know, be familiar

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Readings

On'yomi

  • カン

Kun'yomi

  • なら.う

Meaning

摜 centers on the idea of handling something repeatedly until it becomes second nature: throwing something to the ground as a practiced action, knowing it thoroughly, or being familiar with it through habit.

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Etymology

摜 combines 扌 (hand) with 貫, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of passing through or becoming accustomed. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The hand 扌 beside 貫 (pierce, pass through) suggests a hand that has done something so many times it goes through the motions automatically: throwing, knowing, being familiar.

Reading mnemonic

For カン, imagine a can being thrown to the ground over and over until you know its sound by heart: can -> カン, and your hand is so familiar with the motion.