Japanese Kanji

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ear bauble · hilt

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONji
  • KUNみみだまmimidama

Meaning

Ear bauble, hilt.

Stroke order for 珥

珥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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