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On'yomi
ソン
SON
Kun'yomi
むら
mura

village · town

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Strokes7
Frequency#253
Radicaltree(4)

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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tree + inch

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and measure. Small settlement with trees.

Symbolism

Village, rural area, villager. Represents local community.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Village life

Anime & Manga

ひぐらしのなく頃に

Higurashi When They Cry(2002)

anime/manga

Mystery tragedy occurring in an isolated 'village.'

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Games

おいでよ どうぶつの森

Animal Crossing: Wild World(2005)

Nintendo DS

Developer: Nintendo

Slow life living in a 'village' where animals live.

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Poetry

和歌(百人一首) (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))

村雨の 露もまだひぬ まきの葉に 霧立ちのぼる 秋の夕暮れ

Poem #87 from Hyakunin Isshu

寂蓮法師Jakuren Hōshi
12th century