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偉
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
えら.い
erai
admirable · greatness · remarkable · conceited · famous · excellent
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Radical人person(2)
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Component Breakdown
偉=
亻韋
person + 韋
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and leather. Outstanding as a person.
Symbolism
Great, achievement, respect. Represents outstanding accomplishments and reverence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Great achievements
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
容貌魁偉
ようぼうかいい
(a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique; (a man) having a commanding face and a powerful physique
Proverbs & Idioms
偉い人ほど腰が低い
えらいひとほどこしがひくい
The greater the person, the humbler they are
Truly great people are modest