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蚕
On'yomi
サン・テン
SAN / TEN
Kun'yomi
かいこ・こ
kaiko / ko
silkworm
beautiful
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Strokes10
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Radical虫insect(6)
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Component Breakdown
蚕=
天虫
天 + insect
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heaven and insect. Heavenly insect.
Symbolism
Sericulture, silk thread, silkworm room. Represents silkworm.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
蚕は繭の中で変わる
かいこはまゆのなかでかわる
The silkworm changes inside its cocoon
Transformation happens out of sight