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鯛
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
たい
tai
sea bream · red snapper
nature
Details
Strokes19
Frequency#2446
Radical魚fish(11)
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Component Breakdown
鯛=
魚周
fish + 周
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fish and around. Fish around.
Symbolism
Sea bream, red snapper, celebration. Represents auspicious fish.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
鯛も一人はうまからず
たいもひとりはうまからず
Even sea bream is tasteless alone
Good things are better shared