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On'yomi
テキ
TEKI
Kun'yomi
ふえ
fue

flute · clarinet · pipe · whistle · bagpipe · piccolo

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1928
Radicalbamboo(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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bamboo + 由

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bamboo and reason. Reason of bamboo.

Symbolism

Flute, transverse flute, instrument. Represents flute.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

笛吹けども踊らず

ふえふけどもおどらず

They won't dance though the flute plays

Appeals fall on deaf ears