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On'yomi
カツ
KATSU
Kun'yomi
わ.る・わり・わ.り・わ.れる・さ.く
waru / wari / wari / wareru / saku

proportion · comparatively · divide · cut · separate · split

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Component Breakdown

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害 + sword

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of harm and sword. Dividing with sword.

Symbolism

Division, ratio, role. Represents dividing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

群雄割拠

ぐんゆうかっきょ

rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field; rivalry of local warlords

Proverbs & Idioms

割に合わない

わりにあわない

It doesn't pay off

The effort is not worth the reward