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seal

On-Yomi: フウ、ホウ

Koohii stories:

1) [Immacolata] 11-1-2006(128): The king used a special seal of ivy leaves glued onto his document.

2) [Ninjasha] 12-12-2007(64): A bit of ivy glued to a letter can make a lovely SEAL when in a pinch, says Martha Stewart.

3) [tatsuya] 20-10-2008(62): Squared jewels with the right measurements receive the jeweler's seal of approval.

4) [mafried] 26-2-2007(44): Be careful with the order. FIRST you wrap it up in ivy, THEN you seal it with glue.

5) [uberclimber] 15-3-2011(20): Think of an old book of magic, sealed to prevent it from harming the uninitiated. The sealing spell is contained in a square jewel which is glued to the cover. The cover of the book possibly also has an ivy motif embossed in the cracked leather. 封 ふう sea; 封筒 ふうとう envelope; 封切る ふうぎる release a film; 封建 ほうけん feudalistic.

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