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On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
う.つ
utsu

chastise · attack · defeat · destroy · conquer

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Strokes10
Frequency#528
Radicalspeech(7)

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

speech + inch

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and measure. Attacking with words.

Symbolism

Discussion, subjugation, examination. Represents attacking.

Related Culture & Scenes

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Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

討って出る

うってでる

Go on the offensive

Take proactive aggressive action