Japanese Kanji

sa

raft · cut slantwise

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • KUNいかだikada
  • KUNき.るki

Meaning

Raft, cut slantwise.

Stroke order for 槎

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

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