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A comprehensive, illustrated dictionary with etymologies, pictographs & definitions in English, displaying also Hiragana and Katakana, the Kana used in Nihongo


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  Earth doubled to suggest "pile earth high in a neat cone shape." An ancient Chinese custom was to declare sovereignty over a particular territory with a proclamation made over such a pile of earth; "Imperial present of a jade object in recognition of a lord's sovereignty" is an extended meaning from this custom. (Part 3 of 4) Watch kanji video »
Cone-shaped object
adds net to indicate the cone shape formed by netted prey. Be caught (in/on) is an associated meaning, with hinder, disturb, and obstruct by extension. Compare the character below.
adds threat to indicate a cone-shaped pile of thread taken fresh from a silkworm. Be caught (in/on), hinder, disturb, and obstruct are meanings influenced by the character above.
Cone-shaped object
adds clothing to indicate ceremonial gown (tossed over the body and worn by a woman). The back hem of a garment is an associated meaning.
adds leg/foot to indicate "stride forward with one foot," giving one's body a cone shape. The length of a single stride is an associated meaning, with "small amount" by extension (short distance).
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