Japanese Kanji

suu

chick · fledging · infant

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONスウsuu
  • ONsu
  • ONジュju
  • KUNひなhina
  • KUNひよこhiyoko

Meaning

Chick, fledging, infant, toddler.

鶵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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