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On'yomi
ノウ・ドウ
NOU / DOU
Kun'yomi
のうずる
nouzuru

brain · memory

nature

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Strokes11
Frequency#459
Radicalmeat(6)
Old Form

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and fontanel. Flesh of head.

Symbolism

Brain, mind, cerebral. Represents brain.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Quietness of a rainy day

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

頭脳明晰

ずのうめいせき

being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind; being clearheaded

Proverbs & Idioms

脳裏に焼き付く

のうりにやきつく

Burned into the brain

Deeply etched in memory