Japanese Kanji

sha

net for catching rabbits

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • ONショsho
  • KUNあみami

Meaning

Net for catching rabbits.

罝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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