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咲
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
さ.く・-ざき
saku / zaki
blossom · bloom
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Radical口mouth(3)
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Component Breakdown
咲=
口关
mouth + 关
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Opening mouth to bloom.
Symbolism
Bloom, blossom, flower. Represents blooming.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
遅咲きの花
おそざきのはな
A late-blooming flower
Someone who finds success later in life
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
高砂の をのへの桜 咲きにけり 外山のかすみ 立たずもあらなむ
Poem #73 from Hyakunin Isshu
前中納言匡房前中納言匡房
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