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延
On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
の.びる・の.べる・の.べ・の.ばす
nobiru / noberu / nobe / nobasu
prolong · stretching
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#747
Radical廴long stride(3)
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
延=
廴丿
stretch + 丿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of long road and stop. Long continuing road.
Symbolism
Extension, postpone, prolong life. Represents lengthening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Wishing for longevity
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
延命息災
えんめいそくさい
health and longevity; enjoying a long and healthy life being untouched by disaster; health and longevity
息災延命
そくさいえんめい
health and longevity; enjoying a long and healthy life being untouched by disaster; health and longevity
延頸挙踵
えんけいきょしょう
longing for someone or something; waiting for someone of great talent to arrive; stretching one's neck and standing on tiptoes; longing for someone or something
延命措置
えんめいそち
Life-prolonging measures; Medical interventions to extend life