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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 肖 is read しょう, has 7 strokes, and appears in words for resemblance, portraits, and humble self-reference.
• Basic usage: 不肖 is read ふしょう, and 肖像 is read しょうぞう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 不肖 and 肖像
  • 不肖 means unworthy and is also used as a humble self-reference.
  • 不肖の弟子ですが、師の教えを守るつもりです。 means “Though I am an unworthy student, I intend to follow my teacher's teachings.”
  • 肖像 means portrait.
  • 画家が王の肖像を大きな布に描いた。 means “The painter painted the king's portrait on a large canvas.”