箶
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Readings
On'yomi
- コ
Kun'yomi
- たけ
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
箶 combines 竹 (bamboo) with 胡, which likely contributes the sound コ. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 竹 suggests bamboo, and the bottom 胡 gives the sound. Without a clear meaning, picture an ancient bamboo object whose name sounds like コ.
Reading mnemonic
For コ, imagine a small bamboo cup: cup -> コ, and the bamboo 竹 on top reminds you it's made of bamboo.