Japanese Kanji

hi

parapet on a city wall

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONhi
  • ONハイhai
  • KUNひめがきhimegaki

Meaning

Parapet on a city wall.

陴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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