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緯
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
よこいと・ぬき
yokoito / nuki
horizontal · woof · left & right · (parallels of) latitude · prediction
Details
Strokes16
Frequency#1430
Radical糸silk(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Component Breakdown
緯=
糹韋
thread + 韋
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and leather. Horizontal thread.
Symbolism
Latitude, circumstances, horizontal. Represents horizontal line.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Measuring latitude
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
経緯を説明する
けいいをせつめいする
To explain the circumstances
To describe how something came about