掘

Kanji: 掘
Level: N2
Meaning: dig, excavate
On'yomi: クツ
Kun'yomi: ほ.る
Strokes: 11
Common compounds: 発掘(はっくつ, excavation) 採掘(さいくつ, mining)
Memory hook: Use your hand (扌) to live in a cave (屈) and dig the earth.