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Kotomora

據

to occupy, take possession of, a base

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Readings

On'yomi

  • キョ
  • コ

Kun'yomi

  • よ.る

Meaning

據 centers on establishing a firm position: occupying a place, taking possession, or using something as a base from which to act.

Study

Etymology

據 combines 扌 (hand) with 豦, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to a wild boar or a base. The character suggests using the hand to hold or occupy a position.

Meaning mnemonic

The hand radical 扌 beside 豦 (a shape associated with a base or a boar) suggests a hand firmly holding a base or occupying a spot.

Reading mnemonic

For キョ, imagine a key (キー) that lets you occupy a base: key -> キョ, and your hand holds the key to take possession.