243.拾

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拾

1. Meaning and Reading

  • pick up, gather
  • Onyomi : しゅう
  • Kunyomi : ひろう

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 扌 : hand
  • 合 : gather

Using the hand (扌) to gather (合) scattered things — symbolizing 'to pick up' or 'to gather'.

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3. Example Words

拾う ひろう
to pick up

I picked up a wallet on the street.

拾得 しゅうとく
acquisition

To acquire knowledge.