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漸
On'yomi
ゼン
ZEN
Kun'yomi
ようや.く・やや・ようよ.う・すす.む
youyaku / yaya / youyou / susumu
steadily · gradually advancing · finally · barely
Details
Strokes14
Frequency#2115
Radical水water(4)
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
漸=
氵斬
water + 斬
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and cut. Water gradually cutting.
Symbolism
Gradually, progressive, slowly. Represents gradualness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
漸進主義
ぜんしんしゅぎ
Gradualism; The approach of making slow progress