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On'yomi
ショウ・ソウ
SHOU / SOU
Kun'yomi
はや.い
hayai

victory · fast

powerfuldynamic

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Strokes11
Radicalhand(4)

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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hand + 疌

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hand and phonetic. Catching quickly with hand.

Symbolism

Quick, agile, victory. Represents swiftness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Competing for speed

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

捷径を行く

しょうけいをゆく

To take a shortcut

To choose the quick and easy path