Japanese Kanji

sui

hem or border of a garment · tassel

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONスイsui
  • KUNひもhimo

Meaning

Hem or border of a garment, tassel.

繸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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