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聖 - Holy
In ancient China, only a Holy king could both lend his ear to the people and open his mouth to speak divine truths, a balance believed to connect him with heaven. The kanji thus shows the sacred authority of listening and declaring, traits reserved for the holy ruler.
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聖 - Holy
Index #1149
Grade 6
13 strokes
JLPT Level: N1
Readings: セイ
Compound Kanji

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