Japanese Kanji

gitsu

pimple · sore · boil

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONギツgitsu
  • ONゴチgochi
  • ONki
  • ONke
  • KUNおろ.かoro

Meaning

Pimple, sore, boil, wart, pustule.

疙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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