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器
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
うつわ
utsuwa
utensil · vessel · receptacle · implement · instrument · ability · container · tool · set
Details
Strokes15
Frequency#525
Radical口mouth(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
器=
吅犬
吅 + dog
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of four mouths and dog. Vessel guarded by dog.
Symbolism
Utensil, capacity, container. Represents vessel and ability.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
器用貧乏
きようびんぼう
jack of all trades, master of none; jack of all trades, master of none
大器晩成
たいきばんせい
great talents mature late; great talents mature late