簎
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Readings
On'yomi
- サク
- シャク
- セキ
Kun'yomi
- やす
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Most common words using 簎
- 簎やす
fish spear; leister; lance; trident
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 簎 is uncertain. It visually combines 竹 (bamboo) with 措, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
Since the meaning is unclear, focus on the shape: bamboo 竹 over 措, like a bamboo tool placed somewhere.
Reading mnemonic
For サク, imagine a bamboo fence (saku, 柵) made from the bamboo 竹 on top: saku -> サク, even though the meaning is uncertain.