Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

幭

betsu

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Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONベツbetsu
  • ONメチmechi
  • ONバツbatsu
  • ONマチmachi
  • KUNおおいooi

Meaning

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幭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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