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17 結 Bind

Alternative Meanings

Tie

Radical Combination

Readings

On’yomi

けつ

Kun’yomi

むす, ゆ

Nanori

None

Meaning Mnemonic

You use a thread for good luck by binding two fingers together. You tie them nice and tight.

Reading Mnemonic

After you bind your fingers, the good luck starts pouring in. Literally. Suddenly ketsup (けつ) starts pouring down from the heavens.

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