Y2

Logogram for mḏꜣt (“book”).

Represents a complete word or concept

Phonogram for mḏꜣt.

Represents a sound or phonetic value

Determinative for writing and written things, as in zẖꜣ (“to write”), mdwt (“words”).

Clarifies the meaning of other signs

Determinative for abstract notions, as in mꜣꜥt (“truth”), rḫ (“to know”).

Clarifies the meaning of other signs

Classifier writing, things written

Clarifies the meaning of other signs

A papyrus scroll, rolled-up, tied and sealed, written horizontally.

Has a specialized or contextual function