Japanese Kanji

chin

mulberry fruit

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONチンchin
  • ONシンshin
  • KUNさわらsawara
  • KUNあてぎategi

Meaning

Mulberry fruit.

葚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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