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虹
This kanji uniquely uses the 'insect/snake' radical on the left because ancient people thought rainbows were like dragons or serpents in the sky.
Examples in context
雨の後に虹が見えました
A rainbow was seen after the rain
きれいな虹が空に出ています
A beautiful rainbow is out in the sky
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