鈀
Palladium (element)
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Readings
On'yomi
- ハ
- ヘ
Kun'yomi
- いくさぐるま
Meaning
鈀 centers on the metallic element palladium. Its meaning is specific to chemistry and does not extend to broader conceptual uses.
Study
Etymology
鈀 is a modern coinage for the element palladium, combining the metal radical 金 with the phonetic component 巴. The character was created specifically for chemical nomenclature and has no ancient origin.
Meaning mnemonic
The metal radical 金 tells you it is a metallic element, and 巴 suggests the sound. Picture a shiny palladium bar stamped with the symbol 巴.
Reading mnemonic
For ハ, imagine a palladium bar letting out a hearty laugh: 'Ha!' The laugh ハ echoes the reading while the metal bar shines.