斦
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Readings
On'yomi
- ギン
- ゴン
- シツ
- シチ
Kun'yomi
- あき.らか
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
斦 visually doubles the 斤 (axe) component, but its historical origin and meaning are uncertain. It may be an archaic variant or a character whose usage has been lost.
Meaning mnemonic
Two axes 斤 side by side suggest doubling or balance, but the actual meaning is unclear. Think of it as a mysterious double-axe symbol.
Reading mnemonic
For ギン, imagine two silver (銀, ぎん) axes crossed: 銀 -> ギン, and the double axe shape reinforces the reading.