Japanese Kanji

tai

leon urus sibiriacus · mother war

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONタイtai
  • ONツイtsui
  • ONスイsui
  • KUNめはじきmehajiki

Meaning

Leon urus sibiriacus, mother war.

蓷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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