鏦
spear
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
- シュ
- ソウ
Kun'yomi
- ほこ
Meaning
鏦 centers on a spear, a pointed weapon used for thrusting or throwing.
Study
Etymology
鏦 combines 金 (metal) with 從, which likely contributes the sound. The character denotes a metal spear.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 金 (metal) and the right side 從 (which looks like a person following) suggest a metal weapon that follows the hand: a spear.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine a show of spear-wielding warriors: show -> ショウ, and the metal spear gleams on stage.