Japanese Kanji

sa

shark family · including some rays and skates

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • ONシャsha
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNさめsame
  • KUNちちぶchichibu

Meaning

Shark family, including some rays and skates.

魦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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