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乏
On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
とぼ.しい・とも.しい
toboshii / tomoshii
destitution · scarce · limited
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Frequency#1646
Radical丿slash(1)
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Component Breakdown
乏=
丿之
丿 + 之
Cultural Context
Etymology
Reversed shape of correct. Lacking.
Symbolism
Poor, lacking, shortage. Represents lacking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
器用貧乏
きようびんぼう
jack of all trades, master of none; jack of all trades, master of none
耐乏生活
たいぼうせいかつ
hard life; life of austerity; hard life
困苦欠乏
こんくけつぼう
hardships and privations; hardships and privations
困苦窮乏
こんくきゅうぼう
hardships and privations; hardships and privations