犱
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケキ
- キャク
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 犱 is uncertain. It visually combines 犭 (dog/beast) with 丸 (round), but the original meaning and component relationship are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
With no clear meaning, picture a beast 犭 curled into a round ball 丸: a mysterious animal shape with an unknown purpose.
Reading mnemonic
For ケキ, imagine a strange beast making a sharp 'keki' sound as it curls into a ball: keki -> ケキ.