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On'yomi
KI
Kun'yomi
いそ
iso

seashore · beach

nature

Details

Strokes17
Frequency#1444
Radicalstone(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes17

Component Breakdown

=

stone + 幾

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of stone and several. Beach with many stones.

Symbolism

Rocky shore, coast, waterline. Represents rocky coastline.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Expanse of the sea

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

磯の鮑の片思い

いそのあわびのかたおもい

Like an abalone on the rocks

One-sided love, unrequited affection