舫
moor, berth
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Readings
On'yomi
- ホウ
Kun'yomi
- もや.う
- もやいぶね
Meaning
舫 centers on securing a boat in place: tying it to a dock or anchoring it so it stays put.
Most common words using 舫
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Etymology
舫 combines 舟 (boat) with 方, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest the idea of tying or securing a boat alongside.
Meaning mnemonic
A boat 舟 tied with a rope to a square post 方 on the dock: that's mooring.
Reading mnemonic
For ホウ, imagine a boat moored at a dock, and the captain shouts 'Ho!' to signal the crew to secure the lines: Ho -> ホウ.