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Kotomora

捬

press down heavily with hands

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Readings

On'yomi

  • フ
  • ホウ

Kun'yomi

  • な.でる

Meaning

捬 centers on applying heavy downward pressure with the hands, as in pressing something firmly.

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Etymology

捬 combines 扌 (hand) with 府, which likely contributes the sound フ and may relate to pressing or applying force. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The hand radical 扌 beside 府 suggests a hand pressing down on a surface with weight, like pushing a seal into place.

Reading mnemonic

For フ, imagine pressing down with a forceful 'foo' sound as you exhale heavily: foo -> フ, and your hands press down hard.