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Kotomora

拄

lean on, post, prod, ridicule

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Readings

On'yomi

  • チュ

Kun'yomi

  • あ.げる

Meaning

拄 centers on using a stick-like object to support or prod: leaning on a post, poking something, or figuratively prodding with ridicule.

Study

Etymology

拄 combines 扌 (hand) with 主, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the character is associated with actions done with a hand-held stick or post.

Meaning mnemonic

The hand radical 扌 holds a 主 (master) stick, like a walking stick you lean on or a prod you use to poke and ridicule.

Reading mnemonic

For チュ, imagine leaning on a post and chewing gum while you prod someone with ridicule: chew -> チュ.