Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鎍

saku

chain · wire · (watch) spring

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONサクsaku
  • ONシャクshaku
  • KUNはりがねharigane

Meaning

Chain, wire, (watch) spring.

鎍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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