葭
reed
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Readings
On'yomi
- カ
Kun'yomi
- よし
- あし
Meaning
葭 centers on the reed plant, a tall grass-like water plant.
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Etymology
葭 combines the grass radical 艹 with 叚, which likely contributes the sound. The character specifically refers to reeds.
Meaning mnemonic
The grass radical 艹 on top of 叚 suggests a plant. Picture a tall reed growing above a hidden base, like the grass covering the lower shape.
Reading mnemonic
For カ, imagine a car driving through a field of reeds: car -> カ, and the reeds bend as the car passes.