Kanji 拓: clear (the land), open, break up (land)
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Kanji 拓: clear (the land), open, break up (land). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 拓
clear (the land), open, break up (land)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using your hands (扌) to move stones (石) out of the way to clear and develop new land. The act of removing rocks to open up the ground perfectly represents the meaning of 'pioneering' or 'clearing land'.
