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賂
On'yomi
ロ
RO
Kun'yomi
まいな.い・まいな.う
mainai / mainau
bribe
Details
Strokes13
Radical貝shell(7)
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
賂=
貝各
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.