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On'yomi
ゴウ
GOU

torture · beat

dark

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#2057
Radicalhand(4)

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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hand + 考

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and think. Making think by hitting.

Symbolism

Torture, torment, suffering. Represents tormenting.

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Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

拷問に屈せず

ごうもんにくっせず

Not yielding to torture

Remaining steadfast under pressure