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陵
On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU
Kun'yomi
みささぎ
misasagi
mausoleum · imperial tomb · mound · hill
elegant
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1746
Radical阜mound(8)
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Component Breakdown
陵=
阝夌
hill + 夌
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'rise' (夌), representing large mounds, especially imperial tombs (misasagi).
Symbolism
Symbolizes tombs, noble burial sites, and history. Represents imperial dignity and achievements remembered eternally.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
武陵桃源
ぶりょうとうげん
earthly paradise; Shangri-la; earthly paradise