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柳
On'yomi
リュウ
RYUU
Kun'yomi
やなぎ
yanagi
willow
Details
Strokes9
Frequency#1169
Radical木tree(4)
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Component Breakdown
柳=
木卯
tree + 卯
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and rabbit. Rabbit tree.
Symbolism
Willow, weeping willow, willow leaf. Represents willow.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Seasonal
Willows swaying by spring rivers represent spring's atmosphere. "Willow in the wind" symbolizes spring's gentleness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
花紅柳緑
かこうりゅうりょく
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty; red blossoms and green willows
桃紅柳緑
とうこうりゅうりょく
beautiful scenery of spring; beautiful scenery of spring
柳暗花明
りゅうあんかめい
beautiful scenery of spring; red-light district; beautiful scenery of spring
柳巷花街
りゅうこうかがい
red-light district; pleasure quarter; red-light district
柳緑花紅
りゅうりょくかこう
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty; red blossoms and green willows