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On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
つ.ぐ・まま-
tsugu / mama

inherit · succeed · continue · patch · graft (tree)

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Strokes13
Frequency#743
Radicalsilk(6)
Old Form

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and phonetic. Connecting thread.

Symbolism

Continue, succeed, heir. Represents continuing.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Under a great tree

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

継続は力なり

けいぞくはちからなり

Continuity is power

Persistence leads to strength