Japanese Kanji

chi

chap · crack · callus

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • KUNあかぎれakagire

Meaning

Chap, crack, callus.

Stroke order for 胝

胝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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