筺
bamboo basket
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Readings
On'yomi
- キョウ
Kun'yomi
- かたみ
- かご
- はこ
Nanori
- こばこ
Meaning
筺 centers on a container woven from bamboo: a basket or box used for carrying or storing items.
Most common words using 筺
- キャビネット筺体キャビネットきょうたい
cabinet enclosure
Study
Etymology
筺 combines 竹 (bamboo) with 匤, which likely contributes a phonetic element and the idea of a container. The exact historical development of 匤 is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 竹 is bamboo, and the bottom 匤 looks like a box with a lid. Picture a woven bamboo basket with a snug lid.
Reading mnemonic
For キョウ, imagine a giant bamboo basket so big it echoes: 'kyoouu' when you shout into it. The echo 'kyo' cues キョウ.