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On'yomi
チク
CHIKU

livestock · domestic fowl and animals

nature

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Strokes10
Frequency#1824
Radicalfield(5)

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Component Breakdown

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玄 + field

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mysterious and field. Raising in field.

Symbolism

Livestock, animal husbandry, raise. Represents livestock.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

人畜無害

じんちくむがい

harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; harmless to humans and animals

Proverbs & Idioms

畜生の浅知恵

ちくしょうのあさぢえ

The shallow wisdom of a beast

Foolish thinking that leads to failure