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On'yomi
ナン
NAN
Kun'yomi
やわ.らか・やわ.らかい
yawaraka / yawarakai

soft

peaceful

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1269
Radicalcar(7)

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

car + yawn

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of vehicle and lack. Vehicle being soft.

Symbolism

Weak, flexible, soft. Represents softness.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

軟中に剛あり

なんちゅうにごうあり

Strength within softness

Inner toughness beneath a gentle exterior