Japanese Kanji

sa

extractor of juices · vegetable

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • ONシャsha
  • ONサイsai
  • ONサクsaku
  • KUNしぼりきshiboriki

Meaning

Extractor of juices, vegetable.

榨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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