爯
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- となえ
- あ.げる
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 爯 is uncertain. It visually combines 爫 (claw/hand) and 冉, but the original meaning and component relationships are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
Since the meaning is unclear, focus on the shape: a claw 爫 over 冉, like a hand reaching over something.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine a show where a hand 爫 reaches over a mysterious object 冉: show -> ショウ.