甪
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Readings
On'yomi
- ロク
Kun'yomi
- つの
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 甪 is uncertain. It may be a variant or simplification of an older form, but no clear origin is established.
Meaning mnemonic
The shape combines a top stroke 丿 with 用 (use). Since the meaning is unclear, picture a mysterious tool: a stroke added to 'use' that changes its purpose in an unknown way.
Reading mnemonic
For ロク, imagine a lock on the mysterious tool: lock -> ロク, keeping its meaning sealed away.