Japanese Kanji

sai

afraid · bashful

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONサイsai
  • ONshi
  • KUNよいyoi

Meaning

Afraid, bashful.

葸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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