Japanese Kanji

chi

ant eggs

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • ONshi
  • ONテイtei
  • ONタイtai

Meaning

Ant eggs.

蚳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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