偶像
ぐうぞう image; idol
Why it means this
偶 here means an effigy or figure (not 'by chance'), so 偶像 is a graven image or an idol.
Breakdown
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ぐうぞう image; idol
偶 here means an effigy or figure (not 'by chance'), so 偶像 is a graven image or an idol.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.