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郭
On'yomi
カク
KAKU
Kun'yomi
くるわ
kuruwa
enclosure · quarters · fortification · red-light district
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Component Breakdown
郭=
享阝
享 + hill
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of receive and city. Town surrounded by walls.
Symbolism
Castle wall, outline, frame. Represents enclosure.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
城郭は内より崩る
じょうかくはうちよりくずる
Castles crumble from within
Organizations collapse due to internal problems