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Kotomora

踐

step on, trample, practice, carry through

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Readings

On'yomi

  • セン

Kun'yomi

  • ふ.む

Meaning

踐 centers on the physical act of stepping or trampling, and extends to the idea of carrying out an action in practice, as if treading a path.

Study

Etymology

踐 combines 足 (foot) with 戔, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of treading or trampling. The exact historical development of 戔 is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 足 means foot, and the right side 戔 looks like a pair of halberds (戈) over a small object. Imagine a foot trampling over a field of weapons, practicing a warrior's path.

Reading mnemonic

For セン, picture a foot stepping on a cent (coin) on the ground: cent -> セン, and the foot tramples it.