Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

衊

betsu

smear · slander · defile

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONベツbetsu
  • ONメチmechi
  • ONバツbatsu
  • ONマチmachi

Meaning

Smear, slander, defile.

衊 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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