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挫
On'yomi
ザ・サ
ZA / SA
Kun'yomi
くじ.く・くじ.ける
kujiku / kujikeru
crush · break · sprain · discourage
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Details
Strokes10
Frequency#1869
Radical手hand(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
挫=
扌坐
hand + 坐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and sit. Breaking with hand.
Symbolism
Setback, discourage, sprain. Represents frustration.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
挫折は成功の母
ざせつはせいこうのはは
Failure is the mother of success
Learning from setbacks leads to achievement