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On'yomi
チョウ・トウ
CHOU / TOU
Kun'yomi
あざけ.る
azakeru

ridicule · insult

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Radicalmouth(3)

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Component Breakdown

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mouth + 朝

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'mouth' (口) with 'morning' (朝), representing mocking and laughing at others with words.

Symbolism

Symbolizes ridicule, contempt, and irony. Represents negative attitudes of laughing down at others.