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Kotomora

簞

small bamboo basket for holding

StatusJinmeiyōStrokes18

Readings

On'yomi

  • タン

Kun'yomi

  • はこ

Meaning

簞 refers to a small bamboo basket used for holding things, typically food or other items.

Study

Etymology

簞 combines 竹 (bamboo) with 單, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character originally depicted a bamboo basket.

Meaning mnemonic

The top 竹 is bamboo, and the bottom 單 looks like a simple container. Picture a small, simple bamboo basket for holding rice or snacks.

Reading mnemonic

For タン, imagine a tan-colored bamboo basket holding your lunch: tan -> タン.