Japanese Kanji

shi

straw sandals or slippers that have no heel-backs

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNぞうりzouri

Meaning

Straw sandals or slippers that have no heel-backs.

屣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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