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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 羅 has 19 strokes and appears in established compounds with distinct meanings, such as 甲羅 and 網羅.
• Basic usage: 甲羅 is read こうら, and 網羅 is read もうら.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 甲羅 and 網羅
  • 甲羅 means shell or carapace.
  • 亀が岩の上で甲羅を日に当てていた。 means “The turtle warmed its shell in the sun on a rock.”
  • 網羅 means cover comprehensively or include all.
  • この図鑑は地域で見られる鳥をほぼ網羅しています。 means “This guide covers almost every bird found in the region.”