Japanese Kanji

itsu

licentious · libertine · dissipate

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONイツitsu
  • ONイチichi
  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONデチdechi
  • KUNあふ.れるafu

Meaning

Licentious, libertine, dissipate.

泆 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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