Japanese Kanji

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approach · near · close

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONji
  • ONni
  • KUNちか.いchika

Meaning

Approach, near, close.

Stroke order for 邇

邇 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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