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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 省 has 9 strokes and concerns reflecting on something or leaving things out.
• Basic usage: 反省 is read はんせい, and 省略 is read しょうりゃく.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Readings for reflection and omission
  • The 省 in 反省 is read せい.
  • 行動を反省した means reflected on one's behavior.
  • The 省 in 省略 is read しょう.
  • 建物名を省略せずに means without omitting the building name.