Japanese Kanji

hai

carry things on one's back

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONハイhai
  • KUNせお.うseo

Meaning

Carry things on one's back.

揹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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