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On'yomi
SHI

limb · arms & legs

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#2289
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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moon + 支

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and support. Body's support.

Symbolism

Limbs, body, extremities. Represents limbs.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

四肢五体

ししごたい

the whole body; the whole body

Proverbs & Idioms

四肢健全なれば百事を為す

ししけんぜんなればひゃくじをなす

With sound limbs, one can do anything

Good health enables all accomplishments