Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鱏

shin

ray · skate

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONシンshin
  • ONインin
  • KUNかじきkajiki
  • KUNえいei

Meaning

Ray, skate.

鱏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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