Japanese Kanji

sa

frolic · play · amuse

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • ONシャsha
  • KUNすばや.いsubaya

Meaning

Frolic, play, amuse, play with.

耍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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