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On'yomi
ハク・ホク
HAKU / HOKU
Kun'yomi
へ.ぐ・へず.る・む.く・む.ける・は.がれる・は.ぐ・は.げる・は.がす
hegu / hezuru / muku / mukeru / hagareru / hagu / hageru / hagasu

come off · peel · fade · discolor

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Component Breakdown

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彔 + sword

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'blade' (刂) with '录,' representing peeling skin with blades. Variant of 剥.

Symbolism

Symbolizes peeling, exposing, and essence. Represents acts of removing surfaces to reveal contents.