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嘱
On'yomi
ショク
SHOKU
Kun'yomi
しょく.する・たの.む
shokusuru / tanomu
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Details
Strokes15
Frequency#1903
Radical口mouth(3)
Old Form囑
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
嘱=
口属
mouth + 属
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and belong. Entrusting with mouth.
Symbolism
Commission, expectation, request. Represents entrusting.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
嘱託を受ける
しょくたくをうける
To receive a commission
To be entrusted with a special task