釬
solder
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Readings
On'yomi
- カン
Kun'yomi
- こて
Meaning
釬 centers on joining metal pieces together by melting a filler metal: soldering. It is a specialized metalworking term.
Most common words using 釬
- 釬ミル
mil-réis (former monetary unit of Brazil)
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Etymology
釬 combines 金 (metal) with 干, which likely contributes the sound カン. The character is used for soldering, a metal-joining process.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 金 is metal, and the right side 干 looks like a dry joint or a rod. Picture a metal rod being joined to another piece with molten solder.
Reading mnemonic
For カン, imagine a can of solder being heated to join metal pieces: can -> カン, and the metal flows to make the joint.