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On'yomi
ジュウ
JUU
Kun'yomi
つつ
tsutsu

gun · arms

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1013
Radicalgold(8)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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metal + 充

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of metal and fill. Weapon filled with metal.

Symbolism

Pistol, firearm, weapon. Represents gun.

Anime & Manga

トライガン

とらいがん

Trigun(1995)

anime/manga

Author: Yasuhiro Nightow

Story of an outlaw using guns in a Western-style world. 'Trigun' refers to a triple-barreled gun.

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Games

メタルギアソリッド

Metal Gear Solid(1998)

PlayStation/PC

Developer: Konami

Stealth action using firearms. A story themed on war and nuclear weapons.

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Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

銃後の守り

じゅうごのまもり

Guarding the home front

Support from those at home for those in battle