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偶
On'yomi
グウ
GUU
Kun'yomi
たま
tama
accidentally · even number · couple · man & wife · same kind
peaceful
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1602
Radical人person(2)
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Component Breakdown
偶=
亻禺
person + 禺
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Person like doll.
Symbolism
Accidental, spouse, idol. Represents by chance.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
偶像崇拝
ぐうぞうすうはい
idolatry; idol worship; idolatry
Proverbs & Idioms
偶然は必然
ぐうぜんはひつぜん
Coincidence is destiny
What seems accidental is actually fated