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賛
On'yomi
サン
SAN
Kun'yomi
たす.ける・たた.える
tasukeru / tataeru
approve · praise · title or inscription on picture · assist · agree with
Details
Strokes15
Frequency#868
Radical貝shell(7)
Old Form賸
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
賛=
㚘貝
㚘 + shell
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of shell, first, and phonetic. Offering shell first.
Symbolism
Approval, praise, sponsor. Represents praising.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
賛否両論
さんぴりょうろん
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; arguments for and against
自画自賛
じがじさん
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares; singing one's own praises