Japanese Kanji

jin

blade · sword · edge

Extended kanji · 3 strokes

Readings

  • ONジンjin
  • ONニンnin
  • KUNha
  • KUNやいばyaiba
  • KUNき.るki

Meaning

Blade, sword, edge.

Stroke order for 刄

刄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 3 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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