觔
catty
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Readings
On'yomi
- キン
Kun'yomi
- すじ
Meaning
觔 is a rare kanji whose core meaning is a traditional unit of weight, the catty. Its standalone meaning is narrow and technical.
Study
Etymology
觔 is a rare character whose historical development is uncertain. It visually combines 角 (horn) and 力 (strength), but the exact origin of the weight-unit meaning is unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 角 suggests a horn or corner, and the right side 力 suggests strength. Imagine a strong horn used as a weight on a scale, measuring a catty.
Reading mnemonic
For キン, imagine a king weighing a catty of gold: king -> キン, and the strong horn (角) helps measure the weight.