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峡
On'yomi
キョウ・コウ
KYOU / KOU
Kun'yomi
はざま
hazama
gorge · ravine
Details
Strokes9
Frequency#1833
Radical山mountain(3)
Old Form峽
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
峡=
山夹
mountain + 夹
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and pinch. Pinched by mountains.
Symbolism
Gorge, strait, narrow. Represents narrow place between mountains.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
峡谷を抜ければ広野あり
きょうこくをぬければこうやあり
Beyond the gorge lies open field
After hardship comes opportunity