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貯
On'yomi
チョ
CHO
Kun'yomi
た.める・たくわ.える
tameru / takuwaeru
savings · store · lay in · keep · wear mustache
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1100
Radical貝shell(7)
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
貯=
貝宁
shell + 宁
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and nail. Storing shell at nail.
Symbolism
Savings, store, save. Represents saving.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
貯めて使わざるは貯めざるに同じ
ためてつかわざるはためざるにおなじ
Saving without spending is the same as not saving
Hoarding without using defeats the purpose of saving