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On'yomi
セイ
SEI

subjugate · attack the rebellious · collect taxes

powerful

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Strokes8
Frequency#1578
Radicalstep(3)

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Component Breakdown

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彳 + 正

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of go and correct. Going correctly.

Symbolism

Conquest, expedition, subjugation. Represents conquering.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

南征北伐

なんせいほくばつ

attacking in all directions; attacking in all directions

東征西討

とうせいせいとう

To campaign east and west; To wage war in all directions