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On'yomi
シキ
SHIKI

style · ceremony · rite · function · method · system · form · expression

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Strokes6
Frequency#251
Radicalshoot(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes6

Component Breakdown

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弋 + 工

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of craft and stake. Method of craft.

Symbolism

Ceremony, method, form. Represents fixed form.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Running the brush

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

形式は本質を損なう

けいしきはほんしつをそこなう

Form damages substance

Focusing on formality loses essence

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