Japanese Kanji

sui

ear of grain · ripe grain

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONスイsui
  • KUNho

Meaning

Ear of grain, ripe grain.

穟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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