Japanese Kanji

kai

intestinal worms

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNかいちゅうkaichiゅu
  • KUNはらのむしharanomushi

Meaning

Intestinal worms.

Stroke order for 蛔

蛔 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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