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勾
On'yomi
コウ・ク
KOU / KU
Kun'yomi
かぎ・ま.がる
kagi / magaru
be bent · slope · capture
Details
Strokes4
Radical勹wrap(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes4
Component Breakdown
勾=
勹厶
勹 + 厶
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wrap and private. Wrapping and bending.
Symbolism
Slope, detention, bend. Represents bending.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
勾玉は魂の形
まがたまはたましいのかたち
The curved jewel is the shape of the soul
Magatama represent the spirit