Japanese Kanji

ra

fruit growing on low plants · melon

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONra
  • KUNうりuri
  • KUNくさのみkusanomi

Meaning

Fruit growing on low plants, melon.

蓏 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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