Japanese Kanji

shi

mullet (fish)

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNぼらbora
  • KUNとどtodo

Meaning

Mullet (fish).

Stroke order for 鯔

鯔 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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