Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

頾

shi

beard

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONシshi
  • KUNひげhige
  • KUNくちひげkuchihige

Meaning

Beard.

頾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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