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On'yomi
シツ
SHITSU
Kun'yomi
うるし
urushi

lacquer · varnish · seven

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1971
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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water + 桼

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and tree sap. Liquid from tree.

Symbolism

Lacquerware, paint, Japanese craft. Represents traditional craft.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

漆黒の闇

しっこくのやみ

Jet-black darkness; Complete and utter darkness