Japanese Kanji

shin

black · glossy hair

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONシンshin
  • KUNおお.いoo

Meaning

Black, glossy hair.

鬒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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