雫 (nǎ) - A rare character meaning 'raindrop', 'dripping water', or

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雫 · nǎ

A rare character meaning 'raindrop', 'dripping water', or 'drop'.

Originally a Japanese kokuji (国字, 'national character'), but occasionally used in Chinese contexts.

A rare character meaning 'raindrop', 'dripping water', or

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 滴— drop, drip
  • 点— dot, spot
  • 珠— pearl, bead

Antonyms

  • 洪— flood, deluge
  • 瀑— waterfall, torrent
  • 海— sea, ocean

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A single raindrop (雫) fell on the leaf.
  • The sound of dripping water (雫雫) was soothing.
  • This character is used in Japanese names like Shizuku (雫).

Collocations

  • raindrop(雨雫)
  • dripping water(雫雫)
  • water drop(水滴, 水雫)
  • dew drop(露雫)
  • tear drop(涙雫)

Idioms

  • Like a drop in the ocean(大海の一滴 - 大海の一雫)
  • The sound of dripping water(雫の音)
  • Morning dew drops(朝露の雫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally created in Japan as a kokuji (国字), not derived from Chinese etymology.
  • Used in Japanese names, particularly female names like Shizuku (雫), meaning 'drop' or 'drip'.
  • Sometimes adopted in modern Chinese contexts, especially in creative writing or brand names.
  • The character combines 雨 (rain) and 下 (below), pictographically representing 'rain falling below'.

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