Japanese Kanji

a small worm · to twist · to surround

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • No standard reading recorded

Meaning

A small worm, to twist, to surround, empty.

肙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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