Japanese Kanji

i

barley · coix agretis

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONi
  • ONshi
  • ONwa
  • KUNくさkusa

Meaning

Barley, coix agretis.

苢 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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