Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

腌

you

salt · pickle · be dirty

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONオウou
  • ONエンen
  • KUNしおづ.けshiozu

Meaning

Salt, pickle, be dirty.

腌 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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