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Kotomora

維

fiber, tie, rope

JLPTN1StatusJōyō · secondary schoolFrequencyTop 1,000Strokes14

Readings

On'yomi

  • イ

Kun'yomi

—

Nanori

  • これ
  • たもつ
  • つぐ
  • ゆい
  • ゆき

Meaning

維 centers on the idea of connecting or binding things together: a fiber or rope that ties, and by extension the act of tying or maintaining a connection.

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Etymology

維 combines 糸 (thread) with 隹, which likely contributes the sound. The character originally referred to threads or cords used for tying, and later extended to abstract connections.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 糸 is thread, and the right side 隹 looks like a bird. Imagine using a strong thread to tie a bird's leg, creating a fiber rope that holds it in place.

Reading mnemonic

For イ, picture an eagle (イーグル) tied with a rope: eagle -> イ, and the thread 糸 keeps it connected.