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Kotomora

紲

fetters

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Readings

On'yomi

  • セツ

Kun'yomi

  • きずな

Meaning

紲 centers on physical restraints that bind or tie, specifically fetters used to shackle limbs.

Study

Etymology

紲 combines 糸 (thread) with 世, which likely contributes the sound. The thread component suggests binding or tying, consistent with the meaning of fetters.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is thread 糸, and the right side 世 looks like a leg shackled with a crossbar. Picture strong threads twisted into ropes that bind the ankles like fetters.

Reading mnemonic

For セツ, imagine a prisoner in fetters trying to break free, but the ropes are so tight they make a sharp 'sets' sound as they cut into the skin: sets -> セツ.