Japanese Kanji

na

crab-apple tree · endure · bear

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONna
  • ONナイnai
  • ONダイdai
  • KUNいかんikan
  • KUNからなしkaranashi

Meaning

Crab-apple tree, endure, bear.

柰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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