Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鉍

hi

Bismuth (element)

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒhi
  • ONヒツhitsu
  • ONヒチhichi
  • KUNビスマスビスマス

Meaning

Bismuth (element).

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

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