Japanese Kanji

sei

minced pickles · leeks · mix

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONセイsei
  • ONサイsai
  • KUNあ.えるa

Meaning

Minced pickles, leeks, mix, salt.

虀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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