Japanese Kanji

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moth · insects which eat into clot

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

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  • KUNきくいむしkikuimushi

Meaning

Moth, insects which eat into clot.

Stroke order for 蠹

蠹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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