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On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
かき
kaki

hedge · fence · wall

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Strokes9
Frequency#1539
Radicalearth(3)

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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earth + 亘

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of earth and span. Fence made of earth.

Symbolism

Fence, boundary, protection. Represents partition.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

垣根を越える

かきねをこえる

To cross over the fence

To transcend boundaries and differences to connect with others