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偵
On'yomi
テイ
TEI
spy
Details
Strokes11
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Radical人person(2)
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Component Breakdown
偵=
亻貞
person + 貞
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and chaste. Person investigating.
Symbolism
Reconnaissance, detective, spy. Represents scouting.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
偵察は戦の始まり
ていさつはいくさのはじまり
Reconnaissance is the start of battle
Preparation and intelligence gathering determine success