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沃
On'yomi
ヨウ・ヨク・オク
YOU / YOKU / OKU
Kun'yomi
そそ.ぐ
sosogu
fertility
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Component Breakdown
沃=
氵夭
water + 夭
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'young' (夭), depicting land made young and fertile by water. Indicates rich, nourishing soil.
Symbolism
Symbolizes fertility, abundance, and productivity. Represents blessed agricultural land and the prosperity it yields.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
沃野千里
よくやせんり
vast expanse of fertile land; vast expanse of fertile land