# 蝶 — Butterfly

Frequency rank 1973 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 錦 (Brocade), less common than 捧 (Lift up).

- On’yomi: ちょう、じょう、しょう
- Kun’yomi: ちょう
- Radical: 虫 Insect (Kangxi 142)
- Frequency path: Level XVI of XX

In words:

- 蝶 ちょう — butterfly

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