踑
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Readings
On'yomi
- キ
Kun'yomi
- あしあと
Meaning
This rare kanji has no clear standalone meaning. Treat its meaning as uncertain.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 踑 is uncertain. It combines 足 (foot) with 其, but the original semantic and phonetic roles are unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is 足 (foot), and the right side is 其. Imagine a foot leaving a distinctive mark, like a footprint, but the exact meaning is uncertain.
Reading mnemonic
For キ, imagine a key (キー) unlocking the mystery of this rare kanji: key -> キ, and the foot (足) steps toward understanding.