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涯
On'yomi
ガイ
GAI
Kun'yomi
はて
hate
horizon · shore · limit · bound
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1525
Radical水water(4)
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Component Breakdown
涯=
氵厓
water + 厓
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and cliff. End of water.
Symbolism
Lifetime, far away, end. Represents limit and end.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天涯孤独
てんがいこどく
a person without a single relative; a person without a single relative
天涯地角
てんがいちかく
two places being far apart; two places being far apart
天涯比隣
てんがいひりん
a great distance does not detract from the feeling (relationship) of endearment; feeling as though a dear one faraway were living in one's close neighborhood; a great distance does not detract from the feeling (relationship) of endearment
生涯一事
しょうがいいちじ
One thing for a lifetime; Dedicating your entire life to a single pursuit