膊
arm
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Readings
On'yomi
- ハク
Kun'yomi
- ほじし
Meaning
膊 centers on the arm as a body part. It is a specific anatomical term for the arm, without broad abstract extensions.
Most common words using 膊
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Etymology
膊 combines ⺼ (flesh/body part) with 尃, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used specifically for the arm.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side ⺼ is flesh, and the right side 尃 looks like a spread-out hand with a measuring tool. Picture a fleshy arm spreading out to measure something.
Reading mnemonic
For ハク, imagine a strong arm hacking through a thick branch: hack -> ハク, and the arm does the work.