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塩
On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
しお
shio
salt
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#1148
Radical土earth(3)
Old Form鹽
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and supervise. Crystal obtained from earth.
Symbolism
Saltiness, purification, preservation. Represents essential for food and cleansing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sprinkling salt
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
敵に塩を送る
てきにしおをおくる
Sending salt to the enemy
Helping one's adversary