Japanese Kanji

i

atrophy · go numb · be paralysed

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONi
  • KUNな.えるna

Meaning

Atrophy, go numb, be paralysed.

Stroke order for 痿

痿 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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