Japanese Kanji

sai

dry in sun · expose to sun

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONサイsai
  • ONshi
  • KUNさらsara
  • KUNさらしsarashi

Meaning

Dry in sun, expose to sun.

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

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