Japanese Kanji

ru

anal fistula · tumor · sore

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONru
  • ONロウrou
  • KUNせむしsemushi
  • KUNかさkasa

Meaning

Anal fistula, tumor, sore.

瘺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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