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On'yomi
ロウ
ROU
Kun'yomi
も.る・も.れる・も.らす
moru / moreru / morasu

leak · escape · time

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Strokes14
Frequency#1298
Radicalwater(4)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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water + 屚

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'water' (氵) with 'drip through' (屚), depicting water leaking through gaps.

Symbolism

Symbolizes leaking, omission, and exposure of secrets. Represents spilling from containers and revealing hidden things.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Flow of time

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

杜撰脱漏

ずさんだつろう

careless (slipshod) and with many omissions; careless (slipshod) and with many omissions