Japanese Kanji

zui

fear · be afraid

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONズイzui
  • ONスイsui
  • KUNおそ.れるoso

Meaning

Fear, be afraid.

Stroke order for 惴

惴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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