Japanese Kanji

shi

privy · toilet

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • ONショクshoku
  • KUNかわやkawaya

Meaning

Privy, toilet.

Stroke order for 厠

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

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