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On'yomi
RO
Kun'yomi
まいな.い・まいな.う
mainai / mainau

bribe

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Strokes13
Radicalshell(7)

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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shell + 各

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'shell/money' (貝) with 'each' (各), representing giving wealth individually—bribery.

Symbolism

Symbolizes bribery, impropriety, and corruption. Represents illegitimate benefit provision and its social harms.