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Kotomora

拂

clear out, sweep away

StatusJinmeiyō (variant)Strokes8

Readings

On'yomi

  • ヒツ
  • フツ
  • ホツ

Kun'yomi

  • はら.う

Meaning

拂 centers on removing something unwanted by a sweeping motion: clearing out dirt, dust, or obstacles, or sweeping them away entirely.

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Etymology

拂 combines 扌 (hand) with 弗, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest a sweeping or clearing action. The exact historical development of 弗 in this context is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The hand radical 扌 beside 弗 looks like a hand holding a broom or brush, sweeping away dust and clearing the space.

Reading mnemonic

For ヒツ, imagine a hand sweeping away a heap of hits (small pieces of debris): hits -> ヒツ, and each sweep clears them out.