RTK / HeisigFrame #1238
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contend
WK Level: 11
Strokes: 1
Meanings
contend RTKConflict
Community Mnemonic
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This can be seen as a Retarius, a roman gladiator. The Retiarius always fought with a net to bound up his opponents, and with a trident, which was able to pierce enemies after tying them. They were terrific contenders, so they were only paired with gladiators specially equipped to fight them.
Source: Kanji Koohii community
Components
εΉbound up
?trident
On'yomi
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Kun'yomi
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