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On'yomi
レイ
REI
Kun'yomi
ぜろ・こぼ.す・こぼ.れる
zero / kobosu / koboreru

zero · spill · overflow · nothing · cipher

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Strokes13
Frequency#1217
Radicalrain(8)

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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rain + 令

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'rain' (雨) with '令,' from fine rain falling. Means to fall in drops and zero.

Symbolism

Symbolizes zero, disappearance, and fine things. Represents nothingness and scattering into small pieces.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Water flowing to low ground