矪
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Readings
On'yomi
- チュウ
- チュ
Kun'yomi
- くるりや
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 矪 is uncertain. It visually combines 矢 (arrow) and 舟 (boat), but the original meaning and component function are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
With no clear meaning, picture an arrow (矢) beside a boat (舟) as a mysterious symbol whose purpose is lost.
Reading mnemonic
For チュウ, imagine a crew (sounds like チュウ) of archers on a boat, but the kanji's meaning remains unknown.