Japanese Kanji

hi

mound · lump · stealthily

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNおお.きいoo

Meaning

Mound, lump, stealthily.

嚭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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