Japanese Kanji

sai

step on · tread on · search for

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONサイsai
  • KUNお.うo

Meaning

Step on, tread on, search for.

跴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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