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On'yomi
ガイ
GAI

censure · criminal investigation

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Strokes8
Frequency#2085
Radicalpower(2)

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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亥 + power

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of boar and power. Questioning crimes with power.

Symbolism

Impeachment, denunciation, pursuit. Represents questioning crimes.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

弾劾は民の声

だんがいはたみのこえ

Impeachment is the voice of the people

Holding the powerful accountable reflects the will of the people