Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鮚

kitsu

clam · oyster

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONキツkitsu
  • ONギチgichi
  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケチkechi
  • KUNはまぐりhamaguri

Meaning

Clam, oyster.

鮚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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