Japanese Kanji

shi

rotten meat · bones of dead animals

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • ONセキseki
  • ONジャクjaku

Meaning

Rotten meat, bones of dead animals.

胔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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