Japanese Kanji

chitsu

book cover · satchel or bag

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONチツchitsu
  • ONジチjichi
  • KUNさやsaya

Meaning

Book cover, satchel or bag.

袟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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