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On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
にじ
niji

rainbow

nature

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Strokes9
Frequency#2110
Radicalinsect(6)

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Component Breakdown

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insect + 工

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of insect and craft. Insect becoming rainbow.

Symbolism

Rainbow, rainbow colors. Represents rainbow.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Quietness of a rainy day

Seasonal

Symbol of summer seen after end of rainy season in July and summer showers. Summer seasonal word in haiku.