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On'yomi
オウ
OU
Kun'yomi
おきな
okina

venerable old man

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#2064
Radicalfeather(6)

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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公 + feather

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of feather and public. Old man with white hair.

Symbolism

Old man, elder, sage. Represents respected elderly person.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Wisdom of the elder

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

翁の教え

おきなのおしえ

The wisdom of the elder; Teachings from an experienced person