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On'yomi
レン・ケン
REN / KEN
Kun'yomi
かま
kama

sickle · scythe · trick

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Strokes18
Frequency#1587
Radicalgold(8)

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Strokes18

Component Breakdown

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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