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On'yomi
ジ・ニ
JI / NI
Kun'yomi
え・えば・えさ・もち
e / eba / esa / mochi

food · bait · prey · tempting profit

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Strokes14
Frequency#2277
Radicaleat(9)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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food + ear

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of food and ear. Food like ear.

Symbolism

Bait, temptation, lure. Represents attracting with food.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying food

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

餌食になる

えじきになる

To become prey

To fall victim to something