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鎌
On'yomi
レン・ケン
REN / KEN
Kun'yomi
かま
kama
sickle · scythe · trick
Details
Strokes18
Frequency#1587
Radical金gold(8)
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Strokes18
Component Breakdown
鎌=
金兼
metal + 兼
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and combine. Metal for cutting together.
Symbolism
Kamakura, harvest, reaping. Represents cutting tool.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
鎌をかける
かまをかける
To put a sickle to someone
To trick someone into revealing secrets