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塞
On'yomi
ソク・サイ
SOKU / SAI
Kun'yomi
ふさ.ぐ・とりで・み.ちる
fusagu / toride / michiru
close · shut · cover · block · obstruct
Details
Strokes13
Radical土earth(3)
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof, earth, and eight. Blocking with earth.
Symbolism
Block, close, fortress. Represents blocking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
抜本塞源
ばっぽんそくげん
eradication of (sources of) evil; laying the ax to the root of evil; eradication of (sources of) evil
堅塞固塁
けんさいこるい
impregnable fortress; heavily guarded fort; impregnable fortress
塞翁が馬
さいおうがうま
The old man who lost his horse; Fortune and misfortune are unpredictable