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Kotomora

趺

foot, calyx, sitting in the lotus position

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Readings

On'yomi

  • シ
  • フ

Kun'yomi

  • あし

Meaning

趺 centers on the foot, especially in a specific seated posture. It refers to the foot itself, the calyx (the foot-like base of a flower), and sitting in the lotus position where the feet are placed on the thighs.

Most common words using 趺

  • 半跏趺坐はんかふざ

    half lotus position (meditation posture); sitting with one foot placed on the opposite thigh

  • 結跏趺坐けっかふざ

    lotus position (meditation and yoga posture); padmasana; sitting with legs crossed and feet placed on opposing thighs

  • 趺坐ふざ

    sitting cross-legged; sitting in the lotus position

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Etymology

趺 combines 足 (foot) with 夫, which likely contributes the sound. The character is used for the foot and for the lotus position, where the feet are placed upward.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is 足 (foot). The right side 夫 looks like a person sitting cross-legged. Picture a foot in the lotus position: the foot is placed on the opposite thigh, forming a stable base like a calyx.

Reading mnemonic

For シ, imagine a person sitting in the lotus position on a soft sheepskin: sheep -> シ, and the foot rests comfortably.