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On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
とむら.う・とぶら.う
tomurau / toburau

condolences · mourning · funeral

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Strokes4
Frequency#1840
Radicalbow(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes4

Component Breakdown

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bow + 丨

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bow and cloth. Mourning with bow cloth.

Symbolism

Condolence, mourning visit, mourn. Represents mourning.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

弔い合戦

とむらいがっせん

A battle of vengeance; Fighting to avenge a fallen comrade or restore honor