Japanese Kanji

in

shape wood by use of heat · tool for shaping bent wood

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONインin
  • ONオンon
  • KUNためぎtamegi

Meaning

Shape wood by use of heat, tool for shaping bent wood.

櫽 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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