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On'yomi
レツ・レ
RETSU / RE

file · row · rank · tier · column

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Strokes6
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Strokes6

Component Breakdown

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歹 + sword

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'bone' (歹) with 'blade' (刂), from cutting and arranging bones. Represents lining up.

Symbolism

Symbolizes rows, order, and neat arrangement. Represents orderly lining up and ranking.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

年功序列

ねんこうじょれつ

seniority by length of service; seniority by length of service