Kanji 措: set aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except
Key takeaways
Kanji 措: set aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 措
set aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using your hand (扌) to set something aside or put it into the past (昔). This kanji represents taking measures or handling a situation. It is most commonly used in the word 'jochi' (措置), which means to take action or measures.
