Japanese Kanji

hi

hide · keep secret · hideaway

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNと.じるto

Meaning

Hide, keep secret, hideaway.

閟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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