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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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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