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染
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
そ.める・そ.まる・し.みる・し.み
someru / somaru / shimiru / shimi
dye · color · paint · stain · print
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Details
Strokes9
Frequency#837
Radical木tree(4)
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
染=
氿木
氿 + tree
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water, nine, and tree. Dyeing tree nine times.
Symbolism
Dyeing, infection, dye. Represents dyeing.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
朱に交われば赤くなる
しゅにまじわればあかくなる
Those who mix with red become red
You are influenced by the company you keep