弫
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Readings
On'yomi
- シン
Kun'yomi
- ゆみがつよい
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 弫 is uncertain. It combines 弓 (bow) with 臣, but the original semantic or phonetic role of 臣 in this character is unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
A bow 弓 beside a minister 臣 suggests a strong bow, but the meaning is uncertain.
Reading mnemonic
For シン, imagine a strong bow that makes a sharp 'shin' sound when released: shin -> シン.