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Kotomora

斠

measure

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Readings

On'yomi

  • カク
  • コウ
  • キョウ

Kun'yomi

  • はか.る

Meaning

斠 centers on the act of measuring, especially with a tool or container. It implies careful comparison or adjustment to a standard.

Study

Etymology

斠 combines 斗 (a measuring dipper or ladle) with 冓, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character is associated with measuring or leveling grain.

Meaning mnemonic

The right side 斗 is a measuring dipper, and the left side 冓 looks like a framework or container. Imagine using a dipper to measure grain from a structured bin.

Reading mnemonic

For カク, picture a measuring cup with a sharp angle: the 'cack' sound of the cup hitting the table cues カク, and you measure precisely.