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歯
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
よわい・は・よわ.い・よわい.する
yowai / ha / yowai / yowaisuru
tooth · cog
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1106
Radical止stop(4)
Old Form齒
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
歯=
止凵米
stop + 凵 + rice
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stop and rice. Stopping food in mouth.
Symbolism
Teeth, chewing, health. Represents biting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
切歯扼腕
せっしやくわん
being enraged (indignant, impatient); gnashing the teeth and clenching the arms on the breast (in anger or regret); being enraged (indignant, impatient)
唇歯輔車
しんしほしゃ
mutual dependence; mutual dependence
明眸皓歯
めいぼうこうし
starry eyes and beautiful white teeth (said of beautiful women); starry eyes and beautiful white teeth (said of beautiful women)
朱唇皓歯
しゅしんこうし
red lips and pearly white teeth (said of beautiful women); red lips and pearly white teeth (said of beautiful women)
Proverbs & Idioms
歯に衣着せぬ
はにきぬきせぬ
Not clothing one's teeth
Speaking frankly