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Kotomora

劚

cut

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Readings

On'yomi

  • チャク
  • チョウ
  • チョク

Kun'yomi

  • き.る

Meaning

劚 centers on the action of cutting, likely with a blade or knife, as suggested by the right-side knife radical.

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Etymology

劚 is a rare character combining 屬 (likely phonetic) and 刂 (knife), suggesting a cutting action. The exact historical development is uncertain due to its rarity.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 屬 looks complex and heavy, while the right side 刂 is a sharp knife. Imagine using that knife to cut through the tangled mass on the left.

Reading mnemonic

For チャク, picture a lumberjack in a plaid jacket (chaku) using a knife to cut wood: jacket -> チャク.