Japanese Kanji

shi

ground that has been under cultivation for one year · evil · calamity

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNかめkame

Meaning

Ground that has been under cultivation for one year, evil, calamity.

甾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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