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Kotomora

齰

to bite

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Readings

On'yomi

  • サク
  • ジャク
  • サ
  • ジャ

Kun'yomi

  • か.む

Meaning

齰 centers on the action of biting, specifically using the teeth to cut or grip something.

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Etymology

齰 combines 齒 (tooth) with 昔, which likely provides the sound. The character is used specifically for the action of biting.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 齒 shows a tooth, and the right side 昔 looks like something old or past. Imagine an old, tough piece of food that you have to bite down on hard with your teeth.

Reading mnemonic

For サク, picture biting into a sack of crunchy snacks: sack -> サク, and your teeth sink in.