Kanji 筈: notch of an arrow, ought, must, should be, expected
Key takeaways
Kanji 筈: notch of an arrow, ought, must, should be, expected. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 筈
notch of an arrow, ought, must, should be, expected
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The notch of a bamboo (竹) arrow is shaped like a tongue (舌) to fit the bowstring perfectly. Just as the arrow is naturally expected to fit the string, this kanji represents the expectation that something 'ought to' or is 'supposed to' happen.
