Japanese Kanji

sui

speak ill of · vilify · berate

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONスイsui
  • ONサイsai
  • ONシュツshutsu
  • KUNせ.めるse
  • KUNののし.るnonoshi

Meaning

Speak ill of, vilify, berate, interrogate.

誶 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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