Japanese Kanji

bai

mildew · mold · moldy

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONバイbai
  • ONme
  • KUNつゆtsuyu
  • KUNしめりshimeri

Meaning

Mildew, mold, moldy, mildewed.

霉 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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