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鯉
On'yomi
リ
RI
Kun'yomi
こい
koi
carp
Details
Strokes18
Frequency#2369
Radical魚fish(11)
Stroke Order
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Strokes18
Component Breakdown
鯉=
魚里
fish + village
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fish and village. Fish of village.
Symbolism
Carp streamer, love, success. Represents Japanese good luck.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
鯉の滝登り
こいのたきのぼり
A carp climbing a waterfall
Rising to success against all odds