Kanji 巻: scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Key takeaways
Kanji 巻: scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 巻
scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using both hands (𠔉) to roll a long sheet of paper toward yourself (己). This action of winding or rolling up paper is how ancient scrolls and book volumes were created.
