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朽
On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
く.ちる
kuchiru
decay · rot · remain in seclusion
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#1891
Radical木tree(4)
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Component Breakdown
朽=
木丂
tree + 丂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and bend. Tree bending and rotting.
Symbolism
Decay, rot, decline. Represents crumbling over time.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
不朽不滅
ふきゅうふめつ
everlasting; eternal; immortal; everlasting
永垂不朽
えいすいふきゅう
one's fame or achievements being passed down eternally; one's fame or achievements being passed down eternally
Proverbs & Idioms
朽木は彫るべからず
きゅうぼくはほるべからず
Rotten wood cannot be carved
It is useless to teach those without potential