Japanese Kanji

ki

louse eggs · nits

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • ONke
  • KUNしらみshirami

Meaning

Louse eggs, nits.

蟣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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