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殻
On'yomi
カク・コク・バイ
KAKU / KOKU / BAI
Kun'yomi
から・がら
kara / gara
husk · nut shell
dark
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1892
Radical殳weapon(4)
Old Form殼
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
殻=
壳殳
壳 + weapon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of samurai, weapon, and table. Shell to crack.
Symbolism
Shell, break shell, outer skin. Represents outer protection.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
殻を破る
からをやぶる
To break out of one's shell; To overcome your limitations and grow beyond them