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On'yomi
SHI

heir · succeed

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#2310
Radicalmouth(3)

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mouth, administer, and book. Succeeding.

Symbolism

Heir, successor, inheritance. Represents succeeding.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

嗣ぐものは重荷を負う

つぐものはおもにをおう

The successor bears a heavy burden

Inheritors face significant responsibilities