What does kanji 箝 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 箝 is attach (a clog thong).

How is kanji 箝 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 箝 are くびかせ, す.げる, はさ.む; the onyomi readings are カン, ケン.

Example words that use kanji 箝 include 挿げる, 箝口, 箝口令をしく, 緘する.

Kanken 1

箝

Meaning

attach (a clog thong)

attach (a clog thong), fit into, insert

Stroke Order

Showing 5 common entries

Showing 5 of 5 entries that include this kanji.

すげる

to tie

かんこう

keeping silent

かんこうれいをしく

to impose a gag order

かんする

to seal

かんこうれい

gag order

5 reference sentences

彼は板のすきまに札を箝んだ。

He inserted the card into the gap in the board.

職人は部品を枠に箝めて固定した。

The craftsman fitted the part into the frame and secured it.

紙を本の間に箝んでしおり代わりにした。

I inserted a sheet of paper between the pages as a bookmark.

ひもを下駄に箝める作業は意外に難しい。

Attaching the thong to a clog is surprisingly difficult.

古い記録には口を箝むという表現が見える。

Old records show an expression meaning to close someone’s mouth.