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瓦
On'yomi
ガ
GA
Kun'yomi
かわら・ぐらむ
kawara / guramu
tile · gram
Details
Strokes5
Frequency#1850
Radical瓦tile(5)
Stroke Order
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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