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Kotomora

毃

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Readings

On'yomi

  • カク
  • キョウ

Kun'yomi

  • たた.く

Meaning

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

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Etymology

毃 combines 高 (tall, high) and 殳 (a hand holding a weapon or tool). The exact historical development is uncertain, but it may have originally depicted striking or hitting something high.

Meaning mnemonic

With 高 (tall) and 殳 (a hand with a tool), imagine striking a tall object. The meaning is unclear, but the shape suggests an action involving hitting or knocking.

Reading mnemonic

For カク, imagine a tall person knocking on a high door with a distinctive 'kaku' sound: kaku -> カク.