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粘
On'yomi
ネン
NEN
Kun'yomi
ねば.る
nebaru
sticky · glutinous · greasy · persevere
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1410
Radical米rice(6)
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
粘=
米占
rice + 占
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rice and divine. Rice being sticky.
Symbolism
Adhesion, sticky, clay. Represents stickiness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
粘り勝ち
ねばりがち
Victory through persistence; Win by refusing to give up