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Kotomora

箽

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Readings

On'yomi

  • トウ
  • ツ

Kun'yomi

  • たけ

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

箽 combines 竹 (bamboo) with 重 (heavy). The exact historical development is uncertain, but it likely originally referred to a type of bamboo or bamboo implement.

Meaning mnemonic

Bamboo 竹 on top of something heavy 重 suggests a sturdy bamboo pole or tool, but the exact meaning is unclear.

Reading mnemonic

For トウ, imagine a heavy bamboo pole that makes a deep 'toe' sound when it hits the ground: toe -> トウ.