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Readings
On'yomi
- カン
- ケン
Kun'yomi
- かた.い
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development is uncertain. The modern form visually combines 臤 and 子, but the original meaning and component function are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
No clear meaning is known, so a mnemonic is not possible.
Reading mnemonic
For カン, imagine a can (カン) with a child (子) sitting on top of a sturdy (かたい) box (臤).