Japanese Kanji

sui

species of tortoise found near the mouth of the Yellow River

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONスイsui
  • ONshi

Meaning

Species of tortoise found near the mouth of the yellow river.

蟕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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