Japanese Kanji

sai

lower part of face · jaw · gills of a fish

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONサイsai
  • KUNあごago
  • KUNえらera

Meaning

Lower part of face, jaw, gills of a fish.

Stroke order for 顋

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

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