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梓
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
あずさ
azusa
catalpa tree · woodblock printing
nature
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#2301
Radical木tree(4)
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
梓=
木辛
tree + 辛
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and bitter. Hard wood used for printing blocks.
Symbolism
Publishing, woodblock, hometown. Symbol of literature and publishing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Under a great tree
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
梓に上す
あずさにのぼす
To publish a book; To have a work printed and distributed