盥
tub, washbasin
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Readings
On'yomi
- カン
Kun'yomi
- たらい
- そそ.ぐ
Meaning
盥 centers on a container for water used in washing: a tub or washbasin.
Most common words using 盥
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Etymology
盥 combines 水 (water) inside a container shape over 皿 (dish/basin), depicting a vessel for holding water. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the modern form clearly suggests a washbasin.
Meaning mnemonic
Water 水 is held inside a basin 皿, making a tub or washbasin for cleaning.
Reading mnemonic
For カン, imagine a large can filled with water used as a washbasin: can -> カン.