縒
twist
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Readings
On'yomi
- シ
- サ
Kun'yomi
- よ.る
Meaning
縒 centers on twisting fibers or threads together, as in spinning or plying yarn.
Most common words using 縒
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Etymology
縒 combines 糸 (thread) with 差, which likely contributes the sound and may suggest unevenness or crossing, as threads are twisted together.
Meaning mnemonic
The thread radical 糸 on the left and 差 on the right suggest threads being crossed and twisted: 縒 means twist.
Reading mnemonic
For シ, imagine twisting a single thread into a strong cord: the word 'single' starts with 'si', cueing シ.