Japanese Kanji

ei

spoiled · sour · moldy

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONエイei
  • ONアツatsu
  • ONアチachi
  • ONアイai
  • KUNくさるkusaru

Meaning

Spoiled, sour, moldy.

餲 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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