Japanese Kanji

chi

infancy

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • ONji
  • KUNいと.けないito
  • KUNおさな.いosana

Meaning

Infancy.

稺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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