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賊
On'yomi
ゾク
ZOKU
burglar · rebel · traitor · robber
dark
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#2045
Radical貝shell(7)
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
賊=
貝戎
shell + 戎
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell and weapon. Weapon stealing shell.
Symbolism
Pirate, thief, rebel. Represents thief.
Anime & Manga
ONE PIECE
One Piece(1997)
Adventure to become King of the 'Pirates.' World's best-selling manga.
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ペルソナ5
Persona 5(2016)
Developer: Atlus
Story of high schoolers who steal hearts as 'phantom thieves.'
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Four-Character Compounds
乱臣賊子
らんしんぞくし
rebels against one's lord and one's parents; rebellious (treacherous) subject; traitor; rebels against one's lord and one's parents