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摂
On'yomi
セツ・ショウ
SETSU / SHOU
Kun'yomi
おさ.める・かね.る・と.る
osameru / kaneru / toru
vicarious · surrogate · act in addition to · take in · absorb
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#1779
Radical手hand(4)
Old Form攝
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
摂=
扌耳丷八
hand + ear + 丷 + 八
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and whisper. Taking with hand.
Symbolism
Intake, providence, regent. Represents taking in.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
摂生する
せっせいする
To take care of one's health; To live carefully for good health