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Insult Net Horse Japan Step 罵 バ ののし.る

Kanji
Onyomi
Kunyomi ののし.る
English abuse, insult
Examples 罵る(ののしる): to speak ill of; to abuse
JLPT Level 0
Jouyou Grade S
Frequency 2467
Components 网: net; net or net crown radical (no. 122)
馬: horse
Number of Strokes 15
Kanji Radical
Radical Number 122
Radical Strokes 6
Radical Reading あみ・あみがしら・あみめ・よこめ・よんかしら
Traditional Form (none)
Classification 形声 Phonetic
Keyword insult
Koohii Story 1 In ancient Japan, the most grievous insult was to poke a rival´s horse in the eye (consider how rare an expensive a steed was in those days). It was the final step in preparation for a duel to the death.
Koohii Story 2 In Japan, is is considered insulting to look at someone from atop your horse. You have to step down and face people properly.

Tags: jlpt.n0, grades, kanjifreq2001-2500

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