耙
forked hoe
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Readings
On'yomi
- ハ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
耙 centers on a farming tool with prongs: a forked hoe used for breaking up soil or leveling ground.
Study
Etymology
耙 combines 耒 (a plow or farming tool) with 巴, which likely contributes the sound. The character refers to a type of rake or hoe used in agriculture.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 耒 is a farming tool, and the right side 巴 looks like a curled snake. Imagine a forked hoe with a snake-shaped handle, perfect for breaking up soil.
Reading mnemonic
For ハ, picture laughing (ハハ) while using the forked hoe: the sound of laughter ハ cues the reading.