Japanese Kanji

sei

dishes seasoned with vinegar or miso

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONセイsei
  • ONサイsai
  • KUNあえものaemono
  • KUNなますnamasu
  • KUNあ.えるa

Meaning

Dishes seasoned with vinegar or miso.

Stroke order for 齏

齏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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