Kanji 槌: hammer, mallet
Key takeaways
Kanji 槌: hammer, mallet. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 槌
hammer, mallet
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using a wooden (木) mallet to strike a target as if you are chasing (追) it down. Since traditional hammers and mallets were primarily made of wood, the tree radical represents the material, while the act of striking is linked to the motion of following or chasing.
