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淑
On'yomi
シュク
SHUKU
Kun'yomi
しと.やか
shitoyaka
graceful · gentle · pure
beautifulpeacefulelegant
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1922
Radical水water(4)
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Component Breakdown
淑=
氵叔
water + 叔
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and uncle. Pure like water.
Symbolism
Lady, chaste, elegance. Represents refinement.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
紳士淑女
しんししゅくじょ
ladies and gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen
Proverbs & Idioms
淑女は三度惚れる
しゅくじょはさんどほれる
A lady falls in love three times
A refined woman chooses her partner carefully