Japanese Kanji

shi

kite · horned owl · wine cups

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNとびtobi

Meaning

Kite, horned owl, wine cups.

Stroke order for 鵄

鵄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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