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畳
On'yomi
ジョウ・チョウ
JOU / CHOU
Kun'yomi
たた.む・たたみ・かさ.なる
tatamu / tatami / kasanaru
tatami mat · counter for tatami mats · fold · shut up · do away with
wisdom
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1665
Radical田field(5)
Old Form疊
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
畳=
田冝
field + 冝
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of field and phonetic. Stacking fields.
Symbolism
Tatami, fold, stack. Represents Japanese floor.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
畳の上の水練
たたみのうえのすいれん
Swimming practice on tatami
Theory without practice