Japanese Kanji

sa

salty · salt

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • ONshi
  • KUNしおshio

Meaning

Salty, salt.

鹺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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