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尼
On'yomi
ニ
NI
Kun'yomi
あま
ama
nun
Details
Strokes5
Frequency#1844
Radical尸corpse(3)
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
尼=
尸匕
corpse + 匕
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person kneeling. Nun.
Symbolism
Nun, priestess, sister. Represents nun.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
尼僧の髪は剃れども煩悩剃れず
にそうのかみはそれどもぼんのうそれず
A nun shaves her hair but not her desires
Changing appearance doesn't change inner nature