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On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
なまり
namari

lead

wisdom

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1710
Radicalgold(8)

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of metal and phonetic. Soft metal.

Symbolism

Pencil, weight, toxicity. Represents heavy metal and writing tool.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Writing with pencil

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

鉛筆一本で世界を変える

えんぴついっぽんでせかいをかえる

Change the world with a pencil

Even small tools can make big differences