Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

蒺

shitsu

furze · gorse

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONシツshitsu
  • ONジチjichi
  • ONショクshoku
  • ONジji
  • ONキki
  • KUNはまびしhamabishi

Meaning

Furze, gorse.

蒺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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