Japanese Kanji

sa

cut · file · trim

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • KUNくじくkujiku

Meaning

Cut, file, trim.

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

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