Free Online Kanji Etymology Dictionary
(A comprehensive Free Online Kanji Etymology Dictionary for the Web)
An Etymological Dictionary of Chinese Character Interpretations
By Lawrence J. Howell and Hikaru Morimoto
– Covering more than 6,500 Chinese characters as used in Japan –
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Kanji Search Results
脅 (10)
キョウ
おど（かす・す）; おびや（かす）
As per 劦 (Type 1 Phonetic) as described in 協 (pressure from two sides) + 肉 flesh → the two sides of the body, under pressure → threaten (← be threatened by attackers at both sides; compare 狭) → frighten; fear; be scared; startle.
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