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Readings
On'yomi
- バツ
- メチ
- ハ
- ヘ
- ハク
- ミャク
- ミュク
Kun'yomi
- つつ.む
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development is uncertain. The modern form combines 糸 (thread) and 白 (white), but the original meaning and component function are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
With no clear meaning, picture white thread (糸 + 白) wrapped around something, perhaps suggesting wrapping or binding, but treat this as a visual guess only.
Reading mnemonic
For バツ, imagine a bat (バツ) made of white thread: the bat shape cues バツ while the thread component ties it to the kanji.