鐍
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケツ
- テツ
- テチ
- イツ
- イチ
Kun'yomi
- おびどめ
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
鐍 combines 金 (metal) with 矞, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
With 金 (metal) on the left and the complex 矞 on the right, 鐍 looks like a metal object, but its specific meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For ケツ, imagine a metal tool that makes a sharp 'kets' sound when struck: kets -> ケツ.