鞐
clamp, fastener, (kokuji)
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Readings
On'yomi
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Kun'yomi
- こはぜ
Meaning
鞐 centers on a small fastening device used to secure clothing or accessories, specifically a clasp or clamp. It is a kokuji created in Japan for a traditional fastener.
Study
Etymology
鞐 is a kokuji, a character created in Japan. It combines 革 (leather) with 卜 (divination) and 又 (again/hand) to represent a leather clasp or fastener used in traditional clothing.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 革 is leather. The right side looks like a hand (又) pressing a small tab (卜) to fasten something. Picture a leather clamp snapping shut.
Reading mnemonic
For こはぜ, imagine a cozy leather fastener: 'cozy' sounds like こはぜ, and the leather clamp keeps everything snug.