Japanese Kanji

gi

rock · beach · shore

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONgi
  • ONga
  • KUNいそiso
  • KUNいわおiwao

Meaning

Rock, beach, shore.

Stroke order for 礒

礒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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