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鞠
On'yomi
キク・キュウ
KIKU / KYUU
Kun'yomi
まり
mari
ball
Details
Strokes17
Radical革leather(9)
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Component Breakdown
鞠=
革匊
leather + 匊
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of leather and phonetic. Ball made of leather.
Symbolism
Kemari, ball game, play. Represents ancient ball game.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
鞠躬如たり
きっきゅうじょたり
Humbly bowing
The manner of bowing respectfully