絏
tie
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Readings
On'yomi
- セツ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
絏 centers on binding or fastening with a cord or rope: to tie something securely.
Most common words using 絏
- 縲絏るいせつ
black rope used to bind criminals; being bound in prison
Study
Etymology
絏 combines 糸 (thread) with 曳, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of pulling or dragging, suggesting a cord used for tying or binding.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is thread 糸, and the right side 曳 looks like a hand pulling something. Imagine using thread to pull things together and tie them tightly.
Reading mnemonic
For セツ, picture tying a set of threads into a knot: set -> セツ, and the threads are bound together.