Y2
scrollTransliteration
phonogramlogogramdeterminativeother
Shape tags
Meanings
Representing a papyrus roll, tied and sealed. Since the Middle Kingdom, the roll with tied ends 
Y1 () has been used in place of this glyph.
phonogramRepresents a sound or phonetic value
1. Phonogram for mḏꜣt.
logogramRepresents a complete word or concept
1. Logogram for mḏꜣt (“book”).
determinativeClarifies the meaning of other signs
1. Determinative for writing and written things, as in zḫꜣ (“to write”), mdwt (“words”).
2. Determinative for abstract notions, as in mꜣꜥt (“truth”), rḫ (“to know”).
3. Classifier writing, things written
otherHas a specialized or contextual function
1. A papyrus scroll, rolled-up, tied and sealed, written horizontally.
Words Using This Glyph
srwNOUN
transfer command
mni͗VERB
moor (ship)
twtNOUN
the complete
ḥr.sḏꜣs
being in good state, be prosperous
i͗rwtNOUN
an evil action ?
