Japanese Kanji

jin

mushroom · toadstool · fungus

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONジンjin
  • ONシンshin
  • KUNきのこkinoko
  • KUNたけtake

Meaning

Mushroom, toadstool, fungus.

Stroke order for 蕈

蕈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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