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On'yomi
テン
TEN
Kun'yomi
つ.ける・つ.く・た.てる・さ.す・とぼ.す・とも.す・ぼち
tsukeru / tsuku / tateru / sasu / tobosu / tomosu / bochi

spot · point · mark · speck · decimal point

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#165
Radicalfire(4)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

=

占 + fire

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of black and divine. Black divination.

Symbolism

Point, score, location. Represents point.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

画竜点睛

がりょうてんせい

finishing touches; last vital touch; finishing touches

点滴穿石

てんてきせんせき

constant dripping wears away the stone; little strokes fell great oaks; limited strength, when persistently applied, can accomplish great feats; constant dripping wears away the stone

一点一画

いってんいっかく

the dots of i's and the crosses of t's; (not neglecting) the slightest details; the dots of i's and the crosses of t's