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麻
On'yomi
マ・マア
MA / MAA
Kun'yomi
あさ
asa
hemp · flax · numb
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1142
Radical麻hemp(11)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
麻=
广林
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)