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釣
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
つ.る・つ.り・つ.り-
tsuru / tsuri / tsuri
angling · fish · catch · allure · ensnare
nature
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1542
Radical金gold(8)
Old Form釣
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
釣=
金勺
metal + 勺
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and ladle. Fishing with metal ladle.
Symbolism
Fishing, angling, fish. Represents fishing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fish swimming
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
釣り落とした魚は大きい
つりおとしたさかなはおおきい
The one that got away was big
Lost opportunities seem more valuable in hindsight