戡
victory
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Readings
On'yomi
- カン
- チン
Kun'yomi
- かつ
- さす
Meaning
戡 centers on achieving victory, especially through decisive force or overcoming opposition.
Study
Etymology
戡 combines 甚 (extreme, great) with 戈 (halberd, weapon), suggesting overpowering force to achieve victory.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 甚 suggests something extreme, and the right side 戈 is a weapon. Picture an extreme weapon that guarantees victory in battle.
Reading mnemonic
For カン, imagine a can of victory: you open a can labeled 'VICTORY' and celebrate. Can -> カン.