Japanese Kanji

ritsu

shiver · severe cold

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONリツritsu
  • ONリチrichi
  • KUNさむ.いsamu

Meaning

Shiver, severe cold.

凓 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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