RTK / HeisigFrame #1169

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auspicious

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auspicious RTK

Community Mnemonic

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Bringing a sheep to sacrifice on the altar was a sign of an auspicious life. The poor could only afford a pigeon, the more auspicious an expensive sheep for an offering.

Source: Kanji Koohii community

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On'yomi

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Kun'yomi

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