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On'yomi
GA
Kun'yomi
かわら・ぐらむ
kawara / guramu

tile · gram

Details

Strokes5
Frequency#1850
Radicaltile(5)

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Strokes5

Cultural Context

Etymology

Pictograph of roof tile.

Symbolism

Tile roof, pottery, collapse. Represents roofing material.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

土崩瓦解

どほうがかい

complete collapse; (something) going to pieces (breaking up beyond repair); complete collapse

瓦と玉石

かわらとぎょくせき

Tiles and gems together; A mix of worthless and valuable things

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