繳
deliver, submit, hand over
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Readings
On'yomi
- シャク
- キョウ
- カク
- ギャク
Kun'yomi
- かえ.す
Meaning
繳 centers on the act of formally transferring something to another party: delivering goods, submitting documents, or handing over an item.
Study
Etymology
繳 combines 糸 (thread) with 敫, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of binding or tying something for delivery. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 糸 suggests thread or cord, and the right side 敫 looks like a hand holding something. Imagine tying a package with cord and handing it over to deliver it.
Reading mnemonic
For シャク, picture a shack where packages are tied with thread and handed over for delivery: shack -> シャク.