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On'yomi
テイ
TEI

spy

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Strokes11
Frequency#1857
Radicalperson(2)

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

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