Japanese Kanji

ji

increase · bear children

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONji
  • ONshi
  • KUNう.むu
  • KUNしげ.るshige

Meaning

Increase, bear children.

Stroke order for 孳

孳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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