Japanese Kanji

bi

progress · busy · untiring

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONbi
  • ONmi
  • ONボンbon
  • ONモンmon
  • KUNつと.めるtsuto
  • KUNうつく.しいutsuku

Meaning

Progress, busy, untiring, exert.

亹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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