Kanji

What does the kanji 摂 mean?

摂 means absorbing, intaking; acting as substitute. On'yomi セツ、ショウ. Kun'yomi おさ.める、かね.る、と.る.

Quick facts
On'yomi	セツ、ショウ
Kun'yomi	おさ.める、かね.る、と.る
Strokes	13
Main radical	手
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

摂On'yomi セツ、ショウKun'yomi おさ.める、かね.る、と.る

N1 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes

absorbing, intaking; acting as substitute

Memory hook

The hand (扌) drawing the cold ear (耳) nearer to take it in — TAKE IN, ACT AS PROXY.