Japanese Kanji

jitsu

post horse · relay horse

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONジツjitsu
  • ONニチnichi
  • KUNはやうまhayauma

Meaning

Post horse, relay horse.

馹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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