epitome

(string) + (bent dagger)
★★★☆☆
10 strokes
BETA

Onyomi

JUN

The weather in JUNE is the epitome of spring.

Mnemonic

Using string to try and mend a bent dagger is the epitome of stinginess.

Jukugo

純粋(じゅんすい)

essence ★★★☆☆
(epitome) + (essence) = 純粋 (essence)

the essence of something. Pure pleasure! Pure blood! Pure honor!

単純(たんじゅん)

simple version ★☆☆☆☆
(merely) + (epitome) = 単純 (simple version)

the simple kind of X as opposed to the complicated kind (not rude). Also, simple-minded, mouth-breathing person (pretty rude).

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
dull GOLD
epitome STRING

GOLD is a dull metal (compared to steel), but STRING is the epitome of knitting.