Japanese Kanji

tai

snake · legless insect · badger or clawed dog radical (no. 153)

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONタイtai
  • ONchi

Meaning

Snake, legless insect, badger or clawed dog radical (no. 153).

Stroke order for 豸

豸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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