滴
drop (of liquid), dripping
Kanji 1626
drop (of liquid), dripping
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Synopsis
With 滴 you can talk about dewdrops and eyedrops, fogged and rain-spattered windows, rain dripping off roofs, sweaty foreheads, IV drips, waterproof items, dripping-wet towels, meadows overflowing with freshness, drops of ink, and teardrop-shaped jewelry. Learn to say, "I felt a drop of rain." Also discover how three drops of water mysteriously fall from a shrine roof every day.
Revision history:
Dec. 15, 2021: Removed a stray hyphen.
Jan. 6, 2020:
- p. 2: Etymology Box: Replaced the old Henshall etymology with the new one.
- p. 14: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Apr. 3, 2015: Originally published.
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