Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

苾

hitsu

smell · fragrance · aroma

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒツhitsu
  • ONビチbichi
  • ONヘツhetsu
  • KUNかお.るkao

Meaning

Smell, fragrance, aroma.

苾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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