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究
On'yomi
キュウ・ク
KYUU / KU
Kun'yomi
きわ.める
kiwameru
research · study
wisdom
Details
Strokes7
Frequency#368
Radical穴cave(5)
Old Form究
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
究=
穴九
hole + 九
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hole (穴) and nine (九). Pursuing to depths of a hole.
Symbolism
Research, pursuit, ultimate. Attitude of exploring essence of things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
真相究明
しんそうきゅうめい
probe into the truth (of the matter); dig into the real facts of the case; get at the root of a matter; probe into the truth (of the matter)
Proverbs & Idioms
窮すれば通ず
きゅうすればつうず
When cornered, a way opens
Even in desperate situations, solutions emerge