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Readings
On'yomi
- キュウ
- ク
- シュ
- ウ
Kun'yomi
- ぬなわ
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development is uncertain. The modern form combines 艹 (grass) with 區, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
With no clear meaning, picture a rare plant hidden under grass 艹 and inside a container 區, its purpose unknown.
Reading mnemonic
For キュウ, imagine a curious person saying 'Q' (kyuu) when they see this mysterious plant: Q -> キュウ.