Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

佽

shi

aid · help

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONシshi
  • KUNすばしこいsubashikoi
  • KUNなら.ぶnara
  • KUNたす.けるtasu

Meaning

Aid, help.

佽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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