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隻
On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
vessels · counter for ships · fish · birds · arrows · one of a pair
nature
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#1546
Radical隹short-tailed bird(8)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
隻=
隹又
隹 + 又
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bird and hand. Holding bird with hand.
Symbolism
One vessel, ship counter, one of pair. Represents ship counter.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fish swimming
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
片言隻語
へんげんせきご
(not even) a few words; (not even) a few words
片言隻句
へんげんせきく
few words; single phrase; few words
Proverbs & Idioms
隻眼の武将
せきがんのぶしょう
A one-eyed general
A brave commander with only one eye