Japanese Kanji

chi

chew the cud

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • ONshi
  • KUNにれ.がむnire
  • KUNにげ.かむnige

Meaning

Chew the cud.

齝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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