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桃
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
もも
momo
peach
Details
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Frequency#1784
Radical木tree(4)
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Component Breakdown
桃=
木兆
tree + 兆
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and omen. Omen tree.
Symbolism
Peach, Momotaro. Represents peach.
Seasonal
"Peach Festival" (March 3) celebrates girls' growth in spring. Peach blossoms symbolize spring and ward off evil spirits.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
武陵桃源
ぶりょうとうげん
earthly paradise; Shangri-la; earthly paradise
桃紅柳緑
とうこうりゅうりょく
beautiful scenery of spring; beautiful scenery of spring
桃李満門
とうりまんもん
gathering of excellent and capable people; gathering of excellent and capable people
Proverbs & Idioms
桃栗三年柿八年
ももくりさんねんかきはちねん
Peaches and chestnuts in 3 years, persimmons in 8
Good results require patience