Japanese Kanji

chi

bamboo flute with seven holes

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • ONshi
  • KUNふえfue

Meaning

Bamboo flute with seven holes.

篪 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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