Japanese Kanji

shi

peep · peek · come in sight

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNのぞ.くnozo
  • KUNうかが.うukaga

Meaning

Peep, peek, come in sight.

Stroke order for 覗

覗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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