Kanji 拘: arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite
Kanji 拘: arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine using your hand (扌) to tightly hold onto a specific phrase (句) or idea without letting go. This represents physically restraining someone or being mentally obsessed and bound by a particular thought.