Japanese Kanji

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lame

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • KUNあしなえashinae
  • KUNま.がるma

Meaning

Lame.

尫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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