Kanji 括: fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict
Key takeaways
Kanji 括: fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 括
fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using your hand (扌) to gather and tie items together, while using your tongue (舌) to summarize the contents into a single group. This character is used for bundling or grouping things, as seen in terms like 'all-inclusive' (一括) or 'parentheses' (括弧).
