枙
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Readings
On'yomi
- ガ
- アク
- ヤク
Kun'yomi
- ふし
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
枙 combines 木 (tree/wood) with 厄, but the exact historical development and original meaning are uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A tree 木 beside 厄, a shape associated with hardship. Without a clear meaning, picture a gnarled tree that has endured hardship.
Reading mnemonic
For ガ, imagine a gnarled tree that makes a low 'ga' sound as it bends in the wind: ga -> ガ.