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刑
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
punish · penalty · sentence · punishment
dark
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#864
Radical刀knife(2)
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Component Breakdown
刑=
开刂
开 + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of well and sword. Punishing with sword.
Symbolism
Punishment, criminal, prison. Represents penalty.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
刑は軽きを以て貴しとなす
けいはかるきをもっととうとしとなす
Light punishment is valued
Mild penalties are preferable to harsh ones