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芽
On'yomi
ガ
GA
Kun'yomi
め
me
bud · sprout · spear · germ
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#1691
Radical艸grass(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
芽=
艹牙
grass + 牙
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and fang. Grass emerging like fang.
Symbolism
Germination, budding, growth. Represents new beginning.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
芽を摘む
めをつむ
To nip in the bud; To destroy potential before it develops