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On'yomi
サ・シャ
SA / SHA
Kun'yomi
うすぎぬ
usuginu

gauze · gossamer

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Strokes10
Radicalsilk(6)

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Component Breakdown

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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