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浴
On'yomi
ヨク
YOKU
Kun'yomi
あ.びる・あ.びせる
abiru / abiseru
bathe · be favored with · bask in
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#1136
Radical水water(4)
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
浴=
氵谷
water + 谷
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'valley/space' (谷), depicting immersing the body in water—bathing. Means cleansing and healing.
Symbolism
Symbolizes purity, refreshment, and healing of body and mind. Includes spiritual purification in Japanese bathing culture.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
斎戒沐浴
さいかいもくよく
purification; washing; purification
櫛風浴雨
しっぷうよくう
struggling through wind and rain; undergoing hardships; struggling through wind and rain