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稼
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
かせ.ぐ
kasegu
earnings · work · earn money
Details
Strokes15
Frequency#1264
Radical禾grain(5)
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
稼=
禾家
grain + 家
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and house. Growing grain at home.
Symbolism
Occupation, income, work. Represents labor and earnings.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Working diligently
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
浮草稼業
うきくさかぎょう
precarious trade; unstable occupation; itinerant trade; precarious trade
人気稼業
にんきかぎょう
popular occupation; occupation largely dependent on public favor; popular occupation
Proverbs & Idioms
稼ぐに追いつく貧乏なし
かせぐにおいつくびんぼうなし
Hard work keeps poverty away
Diligent work prevents poverty