Japanese Kanji

chi

sewing radical (no. 204)

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • KUNぬうnuu
  • KUNぬいとりnuitori

Meaning

Sewing radical (no. 204).

Stroke order for 黹

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

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