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On'yomi
ユウ
YUU
Kun'yomi
むら
mura

village · rural community · right village radical (no. 163)

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#2452
Radicalcity(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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mouth + 巴

Cultural Context

Etymology

Depicts an enclosure where people gather, meaning village or town. The original form of the radical 阝 appearing in place-related characters like 都 (capital) and 郡 (county).

Symbolism

Symbolizes community, human gathering, and urban civilization. Represents the fundamental unit of human society—the settlement.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Village life