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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
さわ.る
sawaru

hinder · hurt · harm

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Strokes14
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Radicalmound(8)

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Strokes14

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hill + 章

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hill and chapter. Hill blocking chapter.

Symbolism

Obstacle, barrier, hindrance. Represents obstruction.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

一寸先は闇

いっすんさきはやみ

Even an inch ahead is darkness

The near future is unpredictable