Japanese Kanji

shi

strain

Extended kanji · 26 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • ONショsho
  • ONso
  • KUNこ.すko

Meaning

Strain.

釃 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 26 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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