Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

玆

shi

now · here · this

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONシshi
  • ONケンken
  • KUNしげ.るshige
  • KUNますmasu

Meaning

Now, here, this, time, year.

玆 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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