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殖
On'yomi
ショク
SHOKU
Kun'yomi
ふ.える・ふ.やす
fueru / fuyasu
augment · increase · multiply · raise
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1362
Radical歹death(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
殖=
歹直
歹 + 直
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of death and straight. Increasing even after death.
Symbolism
Reproduction, proliferation, cultivation. Represents increasing.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
繁殖力が強い
はんしょくりょくがつよい
Having strong reproductive power
Ability to multiply vigorously