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On'yomi
カイ・ゲ
KAI / GE
Kun'yomi
と.く・と.かす・と.ける・ほど.く・ほぐ.す・わか.る・さと.る
toku / tokasu / tokeru / hodoku / hogusu / wakaru / satoru
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Strokes13
Frequency#176
Radical角horn(7)
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of horn, sword, and cow. Untying cow's horn with sword.
Symbolism
Solution, understanding, liberation. Represents untying.
Spiritual Meaning
"Liberation" is Buddhism's ultimate goal. Spiritual release from bondage of worldly desires, becoming free from the cycle of suffering.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一知半解
いっちはんかい
superficial knowledge; half knowledge; superficial knowledge
半知半解
はんちはんかい
superficial knowledge; half knowledge; superficial knowledge
土崩瓦解
どほうがかい
complete collapse; (something) going to pieces (breaking up beyond repair); complete collapse