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Kotomora

鑟

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Readings

On'yomi

  • トク

Kun'yomi

  • いんばこ

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

鑟 combines 金 (metal) with 賣, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is metal 金, and the right side 賣 suggests selling. Picture a metal box used for selling goods, but the exact meaning is unclear.

Reading mnemonic

For トク, imagine a metal box that makes a distinctive 'tock' sound when closed: tock -> トク.