Japanese Kanji

a

illness · sickness · disease

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONa
  • KUNやまいyamai

Meaning

Illness, sickness, disease, pain.

疴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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