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素
On'yomi
ソ・ス
SO / SU
Kun'yomi
もと
moto
elementary · principle · naked · uncovered
wisdom
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#660
Radical糸silk(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
素=
龶糸
龶 + thread
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and droop. Drooping thread element.
Symbolism
Material, simple, element. Represents element.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
尸位素餐
しいそさん
neglecting the duties of an office while taking pay; neglecting the duties of an office while taking pay
質素倹約
しっそけんやく
(practice of) simplicity and frugality; scrimping and saving; (practice of) simplicity and frugality
Proverbs & Idioms
素直が一番
すなおがいちばん
Honesty is the best policy
Being straightforward is ideal