杅
tub
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Readings
On'yomi
- ウ
Kun'yomi
- ゆのみ
Meaning
杅 refers to a tub, a container for holding liquids or washing.
Study
Etymology
杅 combines 木 (tree/wood) with 于, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the character likely originally referred to a wooden tub.
Meaning mnemonic
A wooden (木) tub with a handle-like shape (于) on the side, ready to hold water.
Reading mnemonic
For ウ, imagine a wooden tub making a hollow 'oo' sound when you tap it: 'oo' -> ウ.