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On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
つむ・おもり
tsumu / omori

weight · plumb bob · sinker · spindle

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Strokes16
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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

metal + 垂

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of metal and droop. Metal drooping.

Symbolism

Spindle, weight, plumb. Represents weight.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

錘を下ろす

つむをおろす

To drop the spindle

To use a weight for spinning thread