Japanese Kanji

you

chrysalis · pupa

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNさなぎsanagi

Meaning

Chrysalis, pupa.

Stroke order for 蛹

蛹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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