Japanese Kanji

shuu

spin thread · bring together · shine

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • KUNつむ.ぐtsumu

Meaning

Spin thread, bring together, shine.

Stroke order for 緝

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

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