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労
On'yomi
ロウ
ROU
Kun'yomi
ろう.する・いたわ.る・いた.ずき・ねぎら・つか.れる・ねぎら.う
rousuru / itawaru / itazuki / negira / tsukareru / negirau
labor · thank for · reward for · toil · trouble
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Strokes7
Frequency#398
Radical力power(2)
Old Form勞
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines the top of '営' with 'strength' (力), representing physical work with fire. Means manual labor.
Symbolism
Symbolizes labor, hardship, and effort. Represents working physically and the fatigue and suffering it brings.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
疲労困憊
ひろうこんぱい
total exhaustion; total exhaustion
不労所得
ふろうしょとく
unearned income; investment income; passive income; unearned income