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On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
Kun'yomi
せ・せい
se / sei

stature · height · spine

dynamic

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#2299
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

person + 丷 + 八 + moon

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and phonetic. Ridge of flesh.

Symbolism

Spine, spinal cord, backbone. Represents spine.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

背水の陣

はいすいのじん

Fighting with one's back to the water; Facing a situation with no retreat