Japanese Kanji

shi

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNはじ.めるhaji
  • KUNはじ.まるhaji

Meaning

Meaning not recorded in standard references.

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

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