Japanese Kanji

a small orchid-like plant it bears white flowers a dendrobium

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • No standard reading recorded

Meaning

A small orchid-like plant it bears white flowers a dendrobium.

蔛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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