Japanese Kanji

mi

pacify · soothe · stabilize

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONmi
  • ONhi
  • KUNな.でるna

Meaning

Pacify, soothe, stabilize.

敉 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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