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Kotomora

絛

braid

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Readings

On'yomi

  • ジュウ
  • ジョウ
  • トウ

Kun'yomi

  • さなだ

Meaning

絛 centers on the idea of braiding, specifically referring to a braided cord or ribbon. The meaning is narrow and concrete, tied to the physical act of interlacing strands.

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Etymology

絛 combines 糸 (thread) with 攸, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character specifically denotes a braided silk cord or ribbon, reflecting the thread component.

Meaning mnemonic

The thread radical 糸 is wrapped inside the outer shape 攸, like strands being interlaced to form a braid. Picture a hand braiding silk threads into a decorative cord.

Reading mnemonic

For ジュウ, imagine a jeweler braiding thin gold threads into a necklace: jeweler -> ジュウ, and the braided cord becomes a piece of jewelry.