Japanese Kanji

chi

fall · stumble · falter

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • ONshi
  • ONテイtei
  • ONタイtai
  • KUNつまず.くtsumazu

Meaning

Fall, stumble, falter, hindered.

疐 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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