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On'yomi
CHI
Kun'yomi
お.く・-お.き
oku / oki

placement · put · set · deposit · leave behind · keep · employ · pawn

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#277
Radicalnet(6)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

net + 直

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of net and straight. Placing net straight.

Symbolism

Position, install, place. Represents placing.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Sitting and waiting

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

舞台装置

ぶたいそうち

stage setting; stage setting

善後処置

ぜんごしょち

remedial measure; settlement (of matters); dealing with the aftermath; remedial measure

応急措置

おうきゅうそち

stopgap measure; quick-fix solution; stopgap measure

Proverbs & Idioms

置いて行くな置いて行かれるな

おいていくなおいていかれるな

Don't leave others behind, don't be left behind

Stick together and support one another