摒
expel, cast off, arrange
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヘイ
- ヒョウ
Kun'yomi
- はら.う
Meaning
摒 centers on forceful removal or rejection: expelling something unwanted, casting it off, or arranging things by clearing away what doesn't belong.
Study
Etymology
摒 combines 扌 (hand) with 屏, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of screening or removing. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A hand 扌 beside 屏, which resembles a screen or barrier. Picture a hand pushing something away past a screen, expelling it or casting it off.
Reading mnemonic
For ヘイ, imagine a hand sweeping away clutter and saying 'Hey!' as it expels the mess: Hey -> ヘイ.