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On'yomi
ユウ
YUU
Kun'yomi
さそ.う・いざな.う
sasou / izanau

entice · lead · tempt · invite · ask · call for · seduce · allure

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Strokes14
Frequency#993
Radicalspeech(7)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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speech + 秀

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'speech' (言) with 'excel/lead' (秀), meaning to guide or invite through words. Used for both positive guidance and negative enticement.

Symbolism

Symbolizes guidance, temptation, and invitation. Represents the power of words to move hearts, with meaning depending on direction.

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