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Kotomora

歵

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Readings

On'yomi

  • サク
  • ジャク

Kun'yomi

  • ととの.う
  • よい
  • ただ.しい

Meaning

This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.

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Etymology

The exact historical development of 歵 is uncertain. It combines 止 and 責, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.

Meaning mnemonic

Since the meaning is unclear, focus on the shape: 止 (stop) beside 責 (blame). Imagine stopping blame, but remember the meaning is uncertain.

Reading mnemonic

For サク, imagine a sack (サク) being stopped from blame: sack -> サク, tied to the 止 and 責 components.