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沿

On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
そ.う・-ぞ.い
sou / zoi

run alongside · follow along · run along · lie along

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Frequency#1121
Radicalwater(4)

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Component Breakdown

沿=

water + table + mouth

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and phonetic. Flowing along water.

Symbolism

Along the line, coast, continuation. Represents proceeding along something.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Walking along the river

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

沿線住民

えんせんじゅうみん

Residents along the line; People living near a transportation route