楻
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Readings
On'yomi
- コウ
- オウ
Kun'yomi
- はたざお
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 楻 is uncertain. It combines 木 (tree/wood) with 皇, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 木 suggests wood, and the right side 皇 suggests something grand. Picture a grand wooden pole or beam, but remember its meaning is uncertain.
Reading mnemonic
For コウ, imagine a grand wooden pole (楻) being carried by a strong kou (こう) sound: kou -> コウ.