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Kotomora

擐

to put on

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Readings

On'yomi

  • カン
  • ケン
  • セン

Kun'yomi

  • つらぬ.く

Meaning

擐 centers on the action of putting on or donning something, especially clothing or armor, using the hands.

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Etymology

擐 combines 扌 (hand) with 睘, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to encircling or putting on. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The hand radical 扌 beside 睘 suggests using hands to put on clothing or armor. Imagine pulling a garment over your head with both hands.

Reading mnemonic

For カン, picture putting on a can of armor: can -> カン, and your hands slide the metal can over your body.