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On'yomi
ショク
SHOKU
Kun'yomi
う.える・う.わる
ueru / uwaru

plant

wisdom

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Strokes12
Frequency#699
Radicaltree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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tree + 直

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and straight. Standing tree straight.

Symbolism

Plant, afforestation, plant. Represents planting.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

植木屋に鋏なし

うえきやにはさみなし

A gardener without scissors

A professional lacking essential tools