垢 — 9 strokes ／ Radical「土」
道準1University / general ／ 9 strokes ／ Radical「土」
- On
- コウ・ク
- Kun
- あか・はじ
- Meaning
- dirt; grime
Origin
Earth with 后 as phonetic: the grime that clings to the body or to objects.
Stroke order
Compounds
- 垢あか
dirt; grime
- 無垢むく
purity; innocence
Example
無垢な子どもの笑顔に救われる。
The innocent smile of a child is a comfort.
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