挶
hold in hands
Strokes10
Readings
On'yomi
- キョク
- コク
Kun'yomi
- ささ.える
- も.つ
Meaning
挶 centers on physically holding or supporting something with the hands, as in gripping, propping up, or carrying.
Study
Etymology
挶 combines the hand radical 扌 with 局, which likely provides the sound and may relate to a bent or confined shape, suggesting holding or supporting with the hands.
Meaning mnemonic
The hand radical 扌 beside 局 (which looks like a bent figure under a roof) suggests hands holding something in place or supporting it.
Reading mnemonic
For キョク, imagine holding a heavy box with both hands while someone shouts 'Keep your grip!' — 'Keep' cues キョク as you hold on tight.