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謡
On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
うた.い・うた.う
utai / utau
song · sing · ballad · noh chanting
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Details
Strokes16
Frequency#1580
Radical言speech(7)
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Strokes16
Component Breakdown
謡=
言䍃
speech + 䍃
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'speech' (言) with 'sway' (䍃), depicting singing with melody in a swaying manner. The fundamental character for folk songs and ballads.
Symbolism
Symbolizes songs, traditional performing arts, and oral culture. Represents folk arts sung and passed down among people.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song