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戒
On'yomi
カイ
KAI
Kun'yomi
いまし.める
imashimeru
commandment
powerful
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Radical戈halberd(4)
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Component Breakdown
戒=
戈廾
halberd + 廾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of weapon and two hands. Holding weapon with both hands in vigilance.
Symbolism
Precept, vigilance, admonition. Represents self-control and warning.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents Buddhist precepts, self-discipline and abstinence for spiritual cultivation.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
斎戒沐浴
さいかいもくよく
purification; washing; purification
一罰百戒
いちばつひゃっかい
punishing a crime to make an example for others; punishing a crime to make an example for others
Proverbs & Idioms
他山の石以て玉を攻むべし
たざんのいしもってたまをおさむべし
Use stones from other mountains to polish your jade
Learn from the mistakes of others as a warning for yourself