Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

柲

hi

handle

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒhi
  • ONヒツhitsu
  • ONビチbichi
  • KUNにぎりnigiri
  • KUNふるfuru

Meaning

Handle.

柲 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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