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臼
On'yomi
キュウ・グ
KYUU / GU
Kun'yomi
うす・うすづ.く
usu / usuzuku
mortar
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#2048
Radical臼mortar(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of mortar. Tool for grinding grain.
Symbolism
Molar, tool, processing. Represents grain processing tool.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Pounding mochi in mortar
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
臼から杵
うすからきね
Like mortar and pestle; An inseparable pair