輓
pull
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Readings
On'yomi
- バン
Kun'yomi
- おそ.い
- ひ.く
Meaning
輓 centers on the action of pulling, especially pulling a vehicle or heavy load.
Most common words using 輓
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Etymology
輓 combines 車 (vehicle) with 免, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of pulling or drawing. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A vehicle (車) with a component that looks like a person bending forward (免) suggests pulling a cart or carriage.
Reading mnemonic
For バン, imagine pulling a van with a rope: van -> バン, and the vehicle (車) is being pulled.