Kanji Detail of 糾
糾
| Level: | N1 Mid |
| Strokes: | 9 |
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The kanji 糾 generally conveys the core meaning of "to investigate," "to examine," "to scrutinize," or "to question." It often implies a thorough or careful examination to uncover facts, resolve issues, or understand something in detail. It also carries the sense of "to correct" or "to set right," suggesting a process of fixing or adjusting something that is wrong or unclear.
・On-yomi (音読み): キュウ (kyuu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ただ(す) (tada(su)) - to correct, to rectify.
⚫︎ 糾弾(きゅうだん) Translation: Condemnation; criticism; denunciation. ⚫︎ 糾明(きゅうめい) Translation: Investigation; inquiry; clarification. ⚫︎ 糾合(きゅうごう) Translation: Gathering; rallying (of people or forces).
The kanji 糾 is a 形声文字 (keisei moji), a phono-semantic compound. It is composed of two parts: the radical 糸 (ito, meaning "thread" or "silk") on the left and the phonetic element 求 (kyuu, meaning "to seek" or "to request") on the right. The 糸 radical suggests the idea of "tying," "binding," or "intertwining," potentially linking to the idea of a careful and detailed examination. The phonetic component 求 provides the sound "kyuu" and contributes the meaning of "seeking" or "searching." The overall structure implies the act of searching for truth or understanding, often by thoroughly examining and untangling something.