Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

妼

hi

exceedingly feminine · lady attendant · maid

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒhi
  • ONヒツhitsu
  • ONビチbichi
  • KUNこしもとkoshimoto

Meaning

Exceedingly feminine, lady attendant, maid.

妼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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