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渇
On'yomi
カツ
KATSU
Kun'yomi
かわ.く
kawaku
thirst · dry up · parch
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1944
Radical水water(4)
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Component Breakdown
渇=
氵日匂
water + sun + 匂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. No water.
Symbolism
Craving, dry, thirsty. Represents wanting water.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
随喜渇仰
ずいきかつごう
worship with adoration; ardent admiration; worship with adoration
Proverbs & Idioms
渇しても盗泉の水を飲まず
かっしてもとうせんのみずをのまず
Even when thirsty, refuse water from a thieves' spring
Maintain integrity even in desperate circumstances