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Kotomora

攙

give helping hand

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Readings

On'yomi

  • セン
  • シン
  • サン

Kun'yomi

  • さ.す

Meaning

攙 centers on offering physical assistance: giving a helping hand, supporting someone by hand, or lending a hand in a task.

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Etymology

攙 combines 扌 (hand) with 毚, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of assisting or supporting. The exact historical development of 毚 is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The hand radical 扌 beside the complex 毚 suggests a hand reaching out to help with a difficult or intricate task. Picture lending a hand to untangle the complicated shape on the right.

Reading mnemonic

For セン, imagine a helping hand reaching out to a friend named Sen: Sen -> セン, and your hand supports Sen in need.