Japanese Kanji

itsu

kingfisher · snipe

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONイツitsu
  • KUNしぎshigi

Meaning

Kingfisher, snipe.

Stroke order for 鷸

鷸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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