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杌

杌: stump

stump; stool (in 檮杌)
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Readings

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ゴツ・ゴチ・グツ・グチ
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きりかぶ

Seen almost only in 檮杌 (とうこつ), one of the four evil beasts of Chinese myth.

Key words

檮杌とうこつTaowu (evil beast of Chinese myth)

Example sentences

In ancient Chinese legend, Taowu is described as a stubborn and savage monster.

At the end of the story, the heroes sealed Taowu deep in the forest.

The illustrated guide had a picture of Taowu as one of the Four Perils.

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