strong bow, full
弸 centers on a bow that is strong and taut, conveying the idea of being full of tension and power. The meaning "full" extends naturally from a bow drawn to its maximum capacity.
弸 combines 弓 (bow) with 朋, which likely contributes the sound and possibly the idea of pairing or fullness, suggesting a bow drawn to its full extent.
The bow 弓 on the left is paired with 朋, which looks like two moons side by side. Imagine a bow so strong that it can shoot an arrow past two full moons, requiring it to be drawn fully taut.
For ホウ, picture a strong bow being drawn fully back with a deep, resonant "hou" sound as the string is released. The "hou" echoes the power of the full draw.
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