Japanese Kanji

hitsu

species of bean · piper longtum

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONヒツhitsu
  • ONヒチhichi
  • KUNまめmame

Meaning

Species of bean, piper longtum.

蓽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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