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燎
On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU
Kun'yomi
かがりび
kagaribi
burn · bonfire
Details
Strokes16
Radical火fire(4)
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Strokes16
Component Breakdown
燎=
火尞
fire + 尞
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'fire' (火) with 'burn' (尞), representing great fires burning fields—bonfires.
Symbolism
Symbolizes bonfires, purification, and festivals. Represents flames illuminating darkness and sacred fire dispelling evil.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flickering flames