high, to raise
卭 centers on elevation: being high in position or status, and the act of raising something up.
卭 is a rare character. It visually combines 工 and 卩, but the exact historical development is uncertain.
The left side 工 suggests work or construction, and the right side 卩 looks like a kneeling person. Imagine a worker raising a kneeling figure up to a higher platform.
For キョウ, picture a strong person lifting a heavy object high while shouting 'kyo!' — the sound of effort cues キョウ, and the action matches the meaning of raising.
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