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紗
On'yomi
サ・シャ
SA / SHA
Kun'yomi
うすぎぬ
usuginu
gauze · gossamer
Details
Strokes10
Radical糸silk(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
紗=
糹少
thread + 少
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and few. Fabric of few threads.
Symbolism
Gauze, thin silk, sheer. Represents thin fabric.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
紗のような繊細さ
しゃのようなせんさいさ
Delicate like silk gauze
Extremely fine and subtle