Japanese Kanji

hi

guard against · take care · caution

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNつつし.むtsutsushi

Meaning

Guard against, take care, caution.

毖 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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