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栗
On'yomi
リツ・リ
RITSU / RI
Kun'yomi
くり・おののく
kuri / ononoku
chestnut
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#1550
Radical木tree(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
栗=
覀木
覀 + tree
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of fruit on tree. Chestnut tree.
Symbolism
Chestnut, autumn taste, mountain blessing. Represents autumn gift.
Seasonal
"Chestnut gathering" is an autumn outing. The culture of enjoying chestnuts—chestnut rice, roasted chestnuts—is Japanese autumn tradition.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
火中の栗を拾う
かちゅうのくりをひろう
To pick chestnuts from the fire
To take risks for someone else's benefit