Japanese Kanji

hitaki

crested flycatcher · peewee

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • KUNひたきhitaki

Meaning

Crested flycatcher, peewee.

Stroke order for 鶲

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

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