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掘
On'yomi
クツ
KUTSU
Kun'yomi
ほ.る
horu
dig · delve · excavate
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1257
Radical手hand(4)
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Component Breakdown
掘=
扌屈
hand + 屈
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and bend. Digging with hand.
Symbolism
Excavation, dig deeper, mining. Represents digging.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
墓穴を掘る
ぼけつをほる
To dig one's own grave
To cause your own downfall