Japanese Kanji

chi

late · delayed · winter radical (no. 34)

Extended kanji · 3 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • KUNしゅうshiゅu

Meaning

Late, delayed, winter radical (no. 34).

Stroke order for 夂

夂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 3 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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