Japanese Kanji

hi

palsy · become numb · paralysed

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • KUNしび.れるshibi

Meaning

Palsy, become numb, paralysed.

Stroke order for 痺

痺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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