槭
maple tree
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Readings
On'yomi
- セキ
- シュク
Kun'yomi
- かえで
Meaning
槭 centers on the maple tree, a specific type of tree known for its distinctive leaves.
Most common words using 槭
- 三角槭さんかくかえで
trident maple (Acer buergerianum)
Study
Etymology
槭 combines 木 (tree) with 戚, which likely contributes the sound. The character was created to name the maple tree specifically.
Meaning mnemonic
The tree radical 木 stands beside 戚, a shape that resembles a person under a roof with a weapon. Picture a maple tree growing beside an old house, its leaves turning red like a warning flag.
Reading mnemonic
For セキ, imagine a maple tree with a red leaf stuck to a stone seat: seki -> セキ, and the leaf marks the spot.