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On'yomi
シュウ・ス
SHUU / SU
Kun'yomi
しま
shima

continent · sandbar · island · country

nature

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1979
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

=

water + 州

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and state. Sandbar in water.

Symbolism

Continent, delta, island. Represents land surrounded by water.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Thinking of one's country

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

三角洲に棲む

さんかくすにすむ

To live in a delta

To live prosperously in fertile land