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肩
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
かた
kata
shoulder
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#1215
Radical肉meat(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
肩=
户月
户 + moon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of door and flesh. Body part like door.
Symbolism
Shoulder, responsibility, burden. Represents supporting part.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
肩を並べる
かたをならべる
To stand shoulder to shoulder
To be on equal footing