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菌
On'yomi
キン
KIN
germ · fungus · bacteria
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1586
Radical艸grass(6)
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
菌=
艹囷
grass + 囷
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and granary. Grass growing in granary.
Symbolism
Bacteria, mushroom, microorganism. Represents tiny organisms.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
菌は見えねど侮るなかれ
きんはみえねどあなどるなかれ
Though invisible, do not underestimate germs
Don't disregard what you cannot see