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芹
On'yomi
キン
KIN
Kun'yomi
せり
seri
parsley
Details
Strokes7
Frequency#2158
Radical艸grass(6)
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Component Breakdown
芹=
艹斤
grass + axe
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and axe. Grass like axe.
Symbolism
Parsley, vegetable, humility. Represents wild herb.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
芹は薄情草
せりははくじょうぐさ
Parsley is a cold-hearted plant
Appearances can be deceiving