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On'yomi
マ・マア
MA / MAA
Kun'yomi
あさ
asa

hemp · flax · numb

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1142
Radicalhemp(11)

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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广

cliff + 林

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of roof and forest. Forest under roof.

Symbolism

Hemp, paralysis, cannabis. Represents hemp.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

快刀乱麻

かいとうらんま

solving a problem swiftly and skillfully; solving a problem swiftly and skillfully

麻姑掻痒

まこそうよう

things happening exactly as one pleases (wishes); someone being very attentive to one's wishes; things happening exactly as one pleases (wishes)

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