Japanese Kanji

shi

stream which leaves the main branch then later returns

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • ONi
  • KUNかわkawa

Meaning

Stream which leaves the main branch then later returns.

汜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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