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Kotomora

匓

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Readings

On'yomi

  • キョウ
  • ク
  • キュウ

Kun'yomi

  • あつ
  • はか.る

Meaning

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

Study

Etymology

The exact historical development of 匓 is uncertain. It appears to be a rare character with an enclosure 勹 and a complex inner structure, but its origin and original meaning are unclear.

Meaning mnemonic

Since the meaning is uncertain, focus on the shape: 勹 wraps around a dense inner cluster of strokes, like a package containing something unknown.

Reading mnemonic

For キョウ, imagine a mysterious package labeled with a big 'KYO' stamp, and you have no idea what's inside: KYO -> キョウ.