抍
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- あ.げる
- ぬ.く
- すく.う
- と.る
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 抍 is uncertain. It visually combines 扌 (hand) with 升, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
The hand radical 扌 beside 升 suggests an action involving a measuring box or scoop, but the exact meaning is unclear.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine a hand holding a small measuring box: the box is a 'show' of capacity, and 'show' cues ショウ.