纐
tie-dyeing, (kokuji)
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Readings
On'yomi
- コウ
Kun'yomi
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Nanori
- はな
Meaning
纐 centers on the Japanese tie-dyeing technique, a method of resist dyeing where fabric is bound and dyed to create patterns. As a kokuji, its meaning is specific to this craft.
Most common words using 纐
- 纐纈こうけち
style of tie-dyeing used during the Nara era
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Etymology
纐 is a kokuji created in Japan. It combines 糸 (thread) with 頝, a character that likely contributes the sound コウ and may relate to the head or top, possibly referring to the bound sections of fabric in tie-dyeing.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 糸 is thread, and the right side 頝 looks like a head with a patterned cap. Imagine threads binding the fabric to create a tie-dyed pattern.
Reading mnemonic
For コウ, picture a skilled artisan named Kou carefully tying the fabric: Kou -> コウ, and the threads create the dye pattern.