Japanese Kanji

betsu

snapping turtle · fresh-water turtle

Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONベツbetsu
  • ONヘツhetsu
  • KUNすっぽんsuっpon

Meaning

Snapping turtle, fresh-water turtle.

Stroke order for 鼈

鼈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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