Japanese Kanji

sai

lustre of gems · glitter · shine

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONサイsai
  • ONスイsui

Meaning

Lustre of gems, glitter, shine.

璀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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