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鮎
On'yomi
デン・ネン
DEN / NEN
Kun'yomi
あゆ・なまず
ayu / namazu
freshwater trout · smelt
nature
Details
Strokes16
Frequency#2201
Radical魚fish(11)
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Component Breakdown
鮎=
魚占
fish + 占
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fish and divine. Sacred fish used for divination.
Symbolism
Clear stream, summer, Japanese river fish. Represents pure rivers and summer.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of water
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
鮎の友釣り
あゆのともづり
Friend fishing for sweetfish
Using territorial instincts to catch fish