Japanese Kanji

shi

dregs · grounds

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • ONサイsai
  • KUNおりori
  • KUNかすkasu

Meaning

Dregs, grounds.

Stroke order for 滓

滓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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