Japanese Kanji

ha

scar · cicatrix · birth-mark

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONha
  • ONhe
  • KUNやまいyamai

Meaning

Scar, cicatrix, birth-mark.

疤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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