N1
執 meaning and readings
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Kanji
執
N1
- Meaning
- hold tightly, execute
- Onyomi
- シツ、シュウ
- Kunyomi
- と(る)
- Formula
- 執 = 幸 + 丸。
Story
執 is analyzed as a combination of 幸 (a prisoner bound in chains), 丸 (A person who lies down with his body curled up) and denotes hold tightly, execute.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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