Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

茲

shi

here

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONシshi
  • ONジji
  • KUNここ.にkoko
  • KUNし.げるshi

Meaning

Here.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 茲

茲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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