Japanese Kanji

sha

roast · broil · toast

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • ONセキseki
  • KUNあぶ.るabu

Meaning

Roast, broil, toast, cauterize.

Stroke order for 炙

炙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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