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痩
On'yomi
ソウ・チュウ・シュウ・シュ
SOU / CHUU / SHUU / SHU
Kun'yomi
や.せる
yaseru
get thin
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Radical疒sickness(5)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of illness and old man. Becoming thin from illness.
Symbolism
Thin, slender, lose weight. Represents becoming thin.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
長身痩躯
ちょうしんそうく
tall and lean figure; tall and slender figure; tall and lean figure
痩せ我慢
やせがまん
Pretending to endure; Acting tough despite hardship