Japanese Kanji

shi

(insect) wings · fly · merely

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNはねhane
  • KUNつばさtsubasa

Meaning

(insect) wings, fly, merely.

Stroke order for 翅

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

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