Japanese Kanji

bi

stop · cease · notches where drawstring is attached to the bow

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONbi
  • ONmi
  • KUNや.めるya
  • KUNや.むya
  • KUNゆはずyuhazu

Meaning

Stop, cease, notches where drawstring is attached to the bow.

Stroke order for 弭

弭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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